Assistant Business Manager, Financial Services Branch

Job Description

Flexible working arrangements will be supported where possible. Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra. Assistant Business Manager, Financial Services Branch Canberra ACT To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Kits for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button to the left of this advertisement. The key duties of the position include: The Attorney-General's Department is seeking an APS6 Assistant Business Manager to join our team. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The role sits within the Financial Services Branch, within the Corporate Services Division and works in close partnership with Groups within the department to manage and report on internal budgets. As an Assistant Business Manager, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of resources across your division/s of responsibility. Your role will span a range of budget and staff management tasks, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships. We are looking for candidates who are customer service superstars, have a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn. You will be required to maintain appropriate accounts on behalf of the division and provide strategic advice in relation to resource management, interrogate information, provide financial or corporate advice, and make recommendations for the appropriate management of divisional finances. To discharge your duties, you will be required to work closely with teams including senior executives within the division, the broader business manager network, and Corporate Division. Some of the key duties will include: Build and maintain strong relationships with your division/s, while developing and building the financial knowledge of the division/s. Develop and report group budgets through consultation with key stakeholders. Understand accounting processes and treatments, and the ability to implement and offer advice to key stakeholders. Follow monthly processes and liaise with your division/s to process monthly journals within tight time frames. How you can help us make a difference We seek people who bring external ideas, diverse experience, and global perspectives, and are willing to explore innovative ways of working. People who work for us will display leadership at all levels, apply information effectively in order to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes. As an Assistant Business Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure optimal resource management across your division by overseeing financial operations, maintaining accurate accounts, and delivering strategic advice. Collaborate closely with the Group Business Manager to assist in providing strong reporting and advice to Divisional SES, Branch Heads, and Directors. We are looking to build on our existing strong team with someone who is: Customer service focused, with an extensive background in customer service/client facing roles. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with various levels of SES, Division heads, as well as general APS level staff and the ability to tailor messages to these levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information and accounting treatments to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to manage and meet a variety of regular and ad-hoc reporting deadlines. Ability to build internal budgets, doing monthly financial reporting, with the use of budgeting tools such as TM1, SAP, or similar systems. Tertiary qualification or significant progress towards the achievement of qualifications in commerce/accounting/business management is preferred but not essential. To be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General’s Department, applicants must be Australian citizens. Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level. The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. Notes A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact HR Assist at or 02 6141 6111 (Option 2). We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can contact us to discuss options for working from Country. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Getting to know the Attorney-General's Department The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible, and safe workplaces. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation. Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio. Our department is structured into five groups: Australian Government Solicitor, Justice and Communities, National Security and Criminal Justice, Integrity and International, and Enabling Services. The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues. We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration. The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department. The department is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognizes and values the diversity of the wider Australian community. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people. #J-18808-Ljbffr