AddressThe Role
The Project Finance Manager is an integral role which will provide financial management support to Project Managers and stakeholders to deliver Science and Technology (S&T) projects. You will work within the Program Management Office (PMO) to provide division program and project financial functions such as providing pro-active management of project budgets, budget reporting, collection and analysis of financial information, resolving issues and contributing to best practice and continuous improvement of processes related to finance.
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable networking with a variety of stakeholders whilst building and sustaining key working relationships.
As a Project Finance Manager you will demonstrate a strong financial acumen and exercise initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and the application of practices and procedures. You will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
In addition to the above, in time this role is accountable for leading an APS 5 Finance Officer. In line with this, you will be required to oversee finance support activities and assist in the development of documentation for raising Purchase Orders, payment of invoices and managing budgets.
About our Team
DSTG is the Australian government's lead agency responsible for applying science and technology to safeguard Australia and its national interests. This role is in the Air and Maritime Division. The Air and Maritime division is responsible for delivering innovation and science and technology (S&T) programs to enhance Defence capability in the Air and Maritime domains.
This position is part of the highly motivated Program Management Office that directly supports the Air and Maritime Division of Defence Science and Technology group to manage S&T Projects.
Within the Program Management Office, the PMO Team manages all Project Management related activities not limited to Stakeholder support to S&T leads, project scheduling, project status reporting, governance and assurance, knowledge management, process development, support research agreements, contractor engagement, management of PM Contractors, project procurement and financial reporting aspects.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of finance policy and principals, processes and systems, preferably in a Defence environment.
- Develop, manage and provide financial reporting support to Project Managers within the PMO.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- A flexible outcomes based approach while maintaining attention to detail.
- An interest in exploring innovative approaches to support and improve business processes.
- A willingness to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high performing team.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers
