EL1 - Assistant Director, Financial Governance

Job Description

Career Opportunities: EL1 - Assistant Director, Financial Governance (46556) Requisition ID 46556 - Posted - $118,176 - $134,426 - Location of Position (7) - Ongoing - Full Time EL1 - Assistant Director, Financial Governance Title: EL1 - Assistant Director, Financial Governance Classification(s): Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time $118,176 - $134,426 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationFrom 13 March 2025 salary $122,667 - $139,534 Business Division: Finance, Budget & Governance Branch / Section: Location: We want to recruit the best people to our department and support flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work from one of our many offices across Australia, or via remote home-based work or hybrid working (mix of home-based work and in-office work). The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership. Work with us The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and the arts policies and programs. Our Department’s objectives are connecting Australians, enriching communities and empowering regions. We live by our Departmental values: collaborative, respectful, informed, adaptive and accountable. We are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s efforts to secure the nation’s economic future and improve living standards. We play a critical role in building stronger communities through major infrastructure planning, investment advice and delivery, and strategic development of policies and programs. We also support a thriving aviation industry, connecting even our most remote residents with the rest of the country and the world, and making sure that all transport users benefit from a safe and secure transport system. We provide an environment in which all Australians can access and benefit from communications services, creative experiences and culture. Our purposes are to enable all Australians to connect to effective communications services and technologies, for inclusiveness and sustainable economic growth; and to support inclusiveness and growth in Australia's creative sector, and protect and promote Australian content and culture. We also manage some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects which affect the wider community, including regulating airports, the development of the Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the delivery of Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail. Enabling us to achieve our objectives is a strong corporate team who provide a range of strategic legal, ICT, human resources, procurement, risk, communications and governance services to the Department. A little bit about us The Financial Governance Team in Financial Management Branch work closely with internal and external stakeholders in delivering a wide range of deliverables related to the department’s financial governance framework and financial literacy uplift. The team provide professional high-quality financial governance advice to the Executive and the Department’s business divisions to enable them to deliver their respective projects, programs and activities in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013. The opportunity we have available We are seeking to engage a high performing, motivated and proactive candidate with a strong interest and experience in financial or corporate governance. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with an experienced team to drive critical work related to financial governance, probity, compliance and system administration. What will you do? Financial Governance Team You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders across the Department to drive excellence in financial governance and may include the following activities: Developing, implementing and maintaining financial governance policies and procedures, including: Accountable Authority Instructions (AAI’s), financial delegations, gifts and benefits, official hospitality; Provide stakeholders advice on the departments Financial Governance Framework, including the PGPA Act, Accountable Authority Instructions, financial delegations, and financial non-compliances, and other relevant policies as required; Leading the department’s financial literacy program including the development and delivery of training. Driving the department’s financial assurance program and subsequent reporting obligations, including: Management Assurance Certificate, finance law non-compliances, Integrity Dashboard, indemnities register, quarterly gifts and benefits reporting, and Lands Acquisition Act delegations register; Preparation of high-level briefs for Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice’s, Executive Board and Audit and Risk Committee. Who are we looking for The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive Level 1 Work level standards. We are seeking to engage high performing, motivated and proactive candidates with a strong interest and experience in Financial Governance. Whether you are in a similar role or looking for a new challenge, you should be: An adaptable and proactive professional comfortable with managing multiple tasks and responding quickly to emerging challenges. A detailed-oriented individual who maintains critical information and produces clear, well documented material. A strategic thinker capable of contributing to strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives. A resourceful professional prepared to tackle ad hoc projects and support cross-team functions as needed. A confident communicator who excels in both written and verbal interactions with diverse stakeholders. RecruitAbility minimum requirements Minimum requirements for this role include: Effective people management and leadership skills. Ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner. Ability to work in a fluid environment, think strategically and problem solve. RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process: Opt into the scheme Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme Work on a variety of projects to drive continuous improvement, integrity and business partnering with key stakeholders. Dynamic supportive team who welcome better ways of working and innovative approaches to service delivery. Networking opportunities across the department and wider relevant whole of Commonwealth forums. Capability development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing. Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance. Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including: Citizenship : candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment : The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider. Security Clearance : The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Insert Required Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website. Qualifications : Qualifications in Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management or Commerce would be highly regarded. Timeline and assessment A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette. Applications open: 4 March 2025 Applications close: 18 March 2025 Application shortlisting: 24 March 2025 Further assessments: 31 March 2025 Selection report finalised: 11 April 2025 Offers and announcements: 21 April 2025 The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks. How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 18 March 2025. In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement in PDF of no more than 2 (two) pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 3 (three) pages . The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ and ‘What you will do” sections.Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted. If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr