Senior Adviser, Budget And Finance

• Candidates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth will be considered
• A competitive salary is offered
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Let your financial and budgetary talents shine

This is minimum term part-time position to 30 June 2025, three to four days per week, with the possibility of extension.

Who are you?

Are you ready to join our small yet mighty, values driven team?  

You are a great communicator, with a love for all things finance, budgets and reporting. You’re a self-starter who takes initiative and can work autonomously, and as part of a talented team. 

We are looking for someone who values diversity and can actively contribute to a professional, respectful and fun workplace. 

If this sounds like you, please apply...

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations and Member Services, the Senior Adviser, Budget and Finance will be responsible for supporting our teams to develop project budgets and support our senior management team in developing and tracking our annual budget.

The Senior Adviser, Budget and Finance will be responsible for enhancing and managing our financial frameworks, identifying areas for improvement and communicating financial performance to internal stakeholders’.

More specifically, you’ll:

• Support the development of financial plans and forecasts to align financial planning with strategic objectives. 
• Support the organisation Budget and project budgeting processes. 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including analysis and commentary to support decision-making processes. 
• Perform cost analysis and control activities.
• Communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Assist in ensuring financial operations comply with statutory laws and regulations and support the preparation for internal and external audits. 
• Contribute to the maintenance and integrity of financial systems and databases, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and operations. 
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliation activities. 

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate:

• At least five years of experience in a comparable role within the financial management sector.
• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of financial management frameworks, guidelines, and standards, and a proven ability to apply them effectively.
• A demonstrated capacity to work effectively with senior management and communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively.
• Advanced skills in report writing tools, budgeting software, and business intelligence tools, including Excel and Power BI.
• An independent work ethic, with the initiative to manage work without close supervision, balancing competing priorities, and maintaining effective stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, often with a degree of ambiguity, and to thrive within it.
• A commitment to fostering diversity and contributing to a respectful and positive workplace culture.

Bonus points:

If you also happen to have any or all of the following, that would be a bonus!

• CA or CPA qualified
• Working knowledge and experience in the Australian mining and automotive industry
• Working knowledge of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training system. 
• Previous experience working in a small, national team.

Who are we? 

The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is one of 10 Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. 

As a JSC, we have four core functions:

• Workforce planning
• Training product development
• Implementation, promotion and monitoring
• Industry stewardship

We partner with industry, government, RTO's and unions to help meet the mining and automotive sectors' workforce capability requirements. We play a pivotal role in ensuring Australia's VET system is responsive to the changing needs of industry and the Australian economy. 

The AUSMASA values in action are you, me, we: Authenticity, Collaboration, Fairness, Empathy and Purpose.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a flexible, safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and encourage you to talk to us if you require additional support or adjustments to the role or recruitment process to accommodate.    

Learn more about us at ausmasa.org.au.

Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you would be a great addition to our team. 

*Please note: Only applicants who submit both a resume and relevant cover letter will be considered. While we appreciate your time in applying for this role, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.