Assistant Manager - Assurance, Executive Level 1, Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector. The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future. About the team The Department's Shared Services Hub provides payroll services under the Whole-of-Government Shared Services Programme. The Shared Services Hub is committed to delivering effective and efficient payroll services in line with Service Level Agreements negotiated with each client agency. The Shared Services Support & Assurance team play a critical role in supporting the Shared Services Hub by providing an assurance program over payroll, finance and systems processes for the department and the 13 additional Australian Government agencies it provides shared services to. Reporting to the Manager, Shared Services Support & Assurance, the Assistant Manager leads a small team responsible for delivering the shared services assurance program that encompasses various streams of work, including risk, quality, assurance and governance. The opportunity We are seeking candidates with experience and skills in undertaking audit and assurance activities across payroll, finance and system teams. Attention to detail and process improvement skills are essential for this role. You will experience a wide range of key tasks within the fortnightly pay cycle, help to prioritise the workload, and contribute meaningfully to the management of your team. Teamwork across the Hub teams is encouraged. The Hub is committed to APS values and embraces the diversity and professionalism of its workforce. You will help identify and participate in relevant training opportunities. Flexible Work Arrangements are available to all staff relevant to the operational needs of the Hub. Our ideal candidate The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter that is outcome orientated and can balance time effectively to deliver on time-critical tasks. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, have strong judgement and understanding of when to escalate complex issues. The candidate will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and building partnerships across teams and client agencies. Experience in payroll or financial assurance or processes would be desirable. What you will do As the Assurance Assistant Manager you will: Lead the delivery of a robust assurance program over the payroll, financial and systems services. Plan, prepare and coordinate the conducting of internal and external audit activities. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of assurance activities, identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective communications with all stakeholders. Review, maintain and update key documents such as the risk and control model and assurance framework. Design and refine standardised, fit for purpose business processes that complement the annual assurance program. Stay informed about best practice in governance and assurance and apply this knowledge and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the assurance program. Work with a level of independence, under broad direction, with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes. Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Notes A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette. The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra, ACT and Melbourne, VIC based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further. Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information. Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above. Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format). Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application. Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply. Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Bunfield on 0262437990 or via email on How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr