El1 Assistant Director, Finance Chief Digital Officer Projects Lead Support

Financial Performance and Partnerships

The Financial Performance and Partnerships team is responsible for a portfolio of business area focussed financial activities on behalf of the Commission including Management Accounting, Revenue, Costing and Modelling, Procurement, and Financial Frameworks and Business Improvement.  This role is part of the Management Accounting function which manages the Commission’s internal, supports external budget development and supports business areas through a network of finance business partners.

Position Description

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a newly created role that will provide financial support for projects undertaken in the Commission under the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) function. The Commission is undertaking a period of significant uplift in its ICT and digital capability and this role will provide financial analysis to support the ongoing digital transformation.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Management Accounting, this role is act as the key point of contact for finance related activity for ICT and digital projects, including timely and accurate reporting and analysis, insight, and advice to assist with decision making.

Position Duties

• Provide high quality, financial information supports the CDO and project managers to ensure that budget allocations are managed effectively.
• Maintain and validate the accuracy of financial data in TechnologyOne finance system in respect of projects undertaken by the CDO function.
• Work with stakeholders to link financial activities to business plans and priorities.
• Recognise financial impacts of projects for the Commission and ensure that these impacts are appropriately considered.
• Contribute to wider financial management in the Commission by providing commentary on cost drivers of the financial performance of projects and maintaining stakeholder performance meetings (minimal monthly).
• Support the commission’s CFO to implement the annual update of the TechnologyOne finance system.
• Support the Assistant Director Management Accounting by providing mentoring and coaching to develop the skills and capability of the management accounting team.
• Support the preparation of financial information for external stakeholders i.e. Department of Finance and Department of Health and Ageing as required.
• Assist with other ad-hoc financial management matters as they arise. 

Position Eligibility Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level designated by the agency.
• Significant experience in financial management within the APS environment.
• Experience building and sustain relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with TechnologyOne finance system.
• An ability to assess and evaluate financial impacts of proposed ICT changes.

Position Notes

Salary offered will be between $109,853 and $125,288 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.

Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information please visit www.apsc.gov.au/citizenship-aps

In your application please provide a statement of claims against the Eligibility Requirements in no more than 600 words.

Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for varying periods up to a maximum of 24 months.

Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future Ongoing and Non-Ongoing vacancies.

How to Apply?

1. Navigate to ‘Current Vacancies’ section of the careers page and locate the relevant job title. All documentation relating to the role and application process will be located here.
2. Click on the job title and at the bottom of the Advertisement you will be asked to create an account If you are a first-time user or to sign in to complete your application.
3. As part of your application you will be requested to complete a statement of claim and attach your Resume. Cover letter is optional
4. Click ‘Apply Now’ when you are ready to submit your application.

Please complete an online application form and submit to https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/about-us/careers/current-vacancies by 11:59pm (AEST) on Monday 11 March 2024. 

Only completed applications will be accepted. 

Contact Officer:

Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3*** or ***********@agedcarequality.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Specific questions about the role can be directed to Lauren Scott by emailing ************@agedcarequality.gov.au with Position title in the subject line.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff. 

The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees