Assistant Director, Financial System Projects (724809)

• A chance to apply your project management skillset to an important Whole‑of‑Government and Departmental Financial Systems work program.
• Join a collaborative and professional team to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in an inclusive, respectful and values-based workplace.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply and develop your project management and leadership skills to oversee the delivery of an important work program made up of a number of systems related projects which will underpin the Department’s financial management practices with contemporary, robust technology solutions.

About You             

This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can deliver complex projects, managing dynamic resources and provide invaluable innovative solutions.  You will be an agile and adaptive individual who is able to respond positively to unexpected challenges and has the ability to manage a project portfolio with competing priorities.

You will have demonstrated experience and qualifications, including proven networking, stakeholder management and negotiation skills. You will also have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and resolve complex issues to achieve results. You will be able to provide examples that demonstrate your high-level people and output management skills, as well as your ability to build relationships and undertake key communication tasks.

Your success requires the ability to lead policy research and analysis on complex issues; define and develop recommendations; clearly articulate difficult technical issues to stakeholders; and demonstrate leadership and initiative in a team environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

About the Branch

As part of the Budget and Finance Division, the Government and Finance Branch develops and communicates financial management policy and practices throughout the public sector; maintains the financial records of the Public Account. The branch also provides advice on whole‑of‑government superannuation policy and the provision of budgeting and financial management support and manages State financial assets and borrowing activities.

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

Completion of relevant tertiary or industry qualifications, and/or professional affiliation.

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:

 724809 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Director, Financial System Projects.docx

 724809 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Director, Financial System Projects.pdf

 Advice to Applicants.DOCX

 Advice to Applicants.pdf

We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

James McAvoy
Director Government Finance and Accounting
************@treasury.tas.gov.au
(03) 6145 5***