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Salary- $88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
- Fairbairn - ACT
The Defence Space Command (DSpC) is seeking a Financial Manager to work within the Chief of Staff Branch, who will be responsible for the Financial and Contracting management within DSpC.
Outcomes will be achieved through engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including members of Defence Finance Group who have responsibility for the corporate finance systems and processes.
The key duties for the role include:
- Management of DSpC budgets (operating, sustainment, project etc), including monthly financial reporting, often within tight timeframes.
- Oversee project cost performance activities and provide accurate and timely information and advice to stakeholders.
- Evaluate the costing rationale and justifications of procurements and contract proposals to produce recommendations for management.
- Contract management for across the command, ensuring departmental policy is adhered to and financial obligations are actioned within set timeframes.
- Work independently within a small team to develop and implement financial/contracting standing instructions, work plans etc. including setting tasks and priorities, managing workflow and allocating resources.
- Contribute to the delivery of Defence and DSpC’s outcomes by assisting with the development, review and implementation of processes and systems to support current and future business requirements.
- To be able to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders at a range of levels including, developing and presenting a range of reports and briefs.
DSpC is a multidisciplinary workforce across Navy, Army, Air Force Australian Public Service, and industry. DSpC has been established to prepare space power to secure Australia's interests in peace and war. Its vision is to assure Australian civil and military access in space, integrated across Government, and in concert with allies, international partners and industry.
The Chief of Staff Directorate in DSpC manages a range of Command wide business functions and is looking for a high performing APS 6 Business Finance Manager to join our team, in this integrated and high tempo environment. On-the-job and formal training will be provided.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in:
- Managing the development and preparation of financial budgets, estimation and forecasting activities.
- Contract management, including but not limited to; development of supporting documentation, negotiation and management, as well as payments and financial responsibilities.
- High level planning, organising and prioritising skills.
- Managing complex work packages in compressed timeframes.
- Stakeholder engagement and management.
- Building/maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
- Strong planning/time management skills, particularly prioritisation and critical thinking.
- Judgement and a bias for action in driving outcomes, including problem solving and flexibility.
- Financial and contracting experience.
- Skilful communicator (both written and verbal).
- Knowledge of Defence and/or Space is highly desirable but not mandatory.
- Some domestic travel may be required.
- The successful candidate will be required to have or will be required to obtain a Negative Vetting level 1 security clearance before commencing in the role.
