SouthPAN Financial Officer, SouthPAN

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here. Our team The Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN) is a joint initiative of the Australian and New Zealand Governments that provides Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) services for Australia and New Zealand. Geoscience Australia as the Australian Government lead agency, is working in collaboration with Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand on the development, deployment, and operation of SouthPAN, the first SBAS in the Southern Hemisphere. SouthPAN is a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) comprised of reference stations, telecommunications infrastructure, computing centres, signal generators, and satellites that provide improved positioning and navigation services in Australia, New Zealand, and its maritime region. The role The SouthPAN Financial Officer provides financial management advice and reporting for the SouthPAN Branch and the Chief of Space Division. The role encompasses compliance with accounting standards and finance law including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, related legislation and guidance. The provision of quality advice and support will assist Geoscience Australia to successfully deliver SouthPAN, and meet obligations to government, industry and the community. The SouthPAN Financial Officer contributes to the long term priorities of the branch, as well as those of Corporate Services, including entity-wide improvements in business processes. The ability to respond dynamically to changing environments and business needs is required, including changes in priorities, resources, methodologies and government direction. A key priority of the role is to deliver business needs whilst ensuring compliance with Geoscience Australia’s financial and governance framework. The financial management information system used is TechnologyOne. In this role you will: Manage the SouthPAN budget which includes monitoring committed costs, estimating annual year and whole of life budgets for SouthPAN, tracking forecast and actual spend against available appropriation. Co-ordinate payment and creation of invoices with justification, while monitoring payment of invoices. Provide financial and administrative advice and support across SouthPAN which includes submitting budget reports for the different SouthPAN governance reporting. Co-ordinate and contribute towards budgeting, financial and human resource management through entity work planning processes. Co-ordinate and manage the end of month financial processes for SouthPAN including procurement, accruals, forecasting and variance reporting. Support the Chief Finance Officer, through accurate monthly financial reporting to various governance bodies. Undertake financial, administrative and contract management tasks which includes coordinating milestone payments. Work with other members of the Branch and Space Division and GA Finance to improve and standardise business processes. To be successful in the role you will: Have strong financial management skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders. The ability to undertake all role tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, together with an ability to work autonomously, with limited direction. Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams to deliver quality outcomes. Demonstrated experience in understanding and implementing AASB’s. Relevant degree in accounting or a related discipline and Chartered Accountant/Certified Practicing Accountant qualifications (or progress towards relevant qualifications) is highly desirable. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages) A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria. Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application. The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role. Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre-employment screening, which includes a police history check. Recruitability 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 position. For more information please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website. Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting 133 677 , and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on 02 6249 9777 in order to obtain selection documentation. A merit list/pool may be created from this process. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed. #J-18808-Ljbffr