EMPLOYMENT

The opportunity we have available The Financial Assurance team is responsible for supporting the ongoing financial management and performance of DITRDCSA and plays a critical role in ensuring the department is compliant with Finance Law (which includes the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013, PGPA Rule Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles), Accountable Authority Instructions, Accountable Authority Delegations and Travel and Credit Card requirements. The vacant positions provide applicants with an opportunity to acquire and/or develop an understanding of the core functions of the department from the Financial Management Branch perspective and is an opportunity to further expand their skill set within the Australian Public Service (APS). The key duties of the position include What will you do? You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders across the Department to achieve their outcomes while also contributing to business improvement projects within the team, and may include the following activities: Providing advice and support to the department relating to the Financial Governance Framework. Managing the departments financial compliance and assurance program which includes the identification and internal lodgement of financial non-compliance, administration of the departments digital compliance platform (Lighthouse) and delivering the annual Management Assurance Certificate and Resource Management Letter surveys. Preparing routine and specialised internal communications to staff on a range of topics to support financial compliance. Responding to queries via a dedicated mailbox, maintaining key corporate guidance documentation and the preparation of senate estimates briefs. Assist in the preparation of routine quarterly reporting which may include basic data analytics. Where appropriate, assist in developing, coordinating and facilitating financial literacy offerings for the department, which may include training courses, guidance materials and intranet resources. Who are we looking for? We are seeking to engage highly motivated and proactive candidates to join our passionate, high performing team. the ability to think critically and act with integrity whilst ensuring the department is compliant with Finance Law. research, administrative and analytical skills an ability to develop and maintain productive, trusted working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborating effectively to support the department in achieving its goals. an ability to quickly acquire and apply an understanding of various legislative and policy frameworks high-level organisational and time management skills to coordinate competing priorities across a large number of tasks and activities in order to achieve high quality outcomes in restrictive timeframes able to apply sound judgment, take initiative and work independently with a common-sense approach. strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop written materials and quarterly reporting briefs or training resources requiring minimal revision. The ability to design, develop and deliver engaging training courses on finance-related topics.