AddressReporting to the CFO in the Finance and Resources team, the Assistant Director, Finance is responsible for financial data accuracy and integrity, management of Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS), preparation of financial reporting and budget, and working with various stakeholders to deliver a range of finance, resourcing and project services to the Commission. Ideally, the Assistant Director will have experience using TechnologyOne and CBMS, a background in information systems and/or hold baseline security clearance.
- Monitoring and analysing accounting records to ensure data actuary and integrity.
- Managing the maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of the FMIS.
- Preparing financial reporting, budgets and other statutory reporting.
- Responsible for reconciling major capital projects, lease accounting, assets and valuation.
- Management of the entire financial function including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, taxation, and month end processing.
- Educating and guiding Commission staff to develop improved financial literacy.
- Contributing to process improvements and procedures.
- Providing support and expert advice to the CFO and Executive team.
- Other duties as directed by the CFO.
Citizenship: The Fair Work Commission requires Australian citizenship as a condition of engagement.
National Police Check: To be eligible for employment with the Commission, the successful applicant must undergo and satisfy a National Police Check.
How to apply: Applications must be lodged online through the Commission's web-based e-recruitment system and include a current CV and a statement of claim of no more than 800 words, outlining your skills and/or experience relevant to the advertised role using the ‘Our ideal candidate’ section as your basis. For further information about 'Our ideal candidate' and how to apply, please click on 'Apply now' and follow the prompts.
This recruitment process is being used to fill an ongoing position.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process and will be active for 18 months from the date of this advertisement. We may choose to use this merit pool to fill further ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies.
Non-ongoing vacancies may be filled for maximum period of 2 years.
The Fair Work Commission has a broad range of functions relating to the workplace and seeks to discharge these functions in a way that best meets the needs of our community with a focus on access to justice. As an employer, the Commission values diverse views and backgrounds, including
First Nations Australians, mature age workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, carers, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people who are neurodiverse. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. We also welcome conversations about working flexibly.
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Getting to know the Fair Work CommissionThe Fair Work Commission (Commission) is the national workplace relations tribunal. It is an independent body with power to carry out a range of functions relating to:
- The safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions
- Enterprise bargaining
- Industrial action
- Dispute resolution
- Anti-bullying
- Termination of employment
- Registered Organisations.
The Commission is a statutory authority with offices in each State and Territory. The majority of staff are based in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Commission staff are employed under the provisions of the Public Service Act 1999, which means they must uphold the APS Values and abide by the APS Code of Conduct. Employment conditions are set out in the Fair Work Commission Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.
