EMPLOYMENT

The key duties of the position include The Role Working within a supportive team, to deliver policy outcomes and solve unique and interesting financial policy issues. The role will include maintenance of the financial framework that includes: Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs); Financial delegations; Policy and guidance; and Grants management framework and reporting. As an EL 1 Assistant Director you will be accountable for the following: Managing, influencing and implementing changes to the Defence financial framework; Complex problem solving and issues management; Delivery on reporting requirements; and Providing relevant, accurate and timely finance policy advice to a broad range of stakeholders including Portfolio Ministers, Secretary of Defence, Chief of the Defence Force and Senior Leaders within the Department. About our Team The Financial Policy Directorate sits within the Financial Compliance Branch in Budgets and Financial Services Division. We are a high performing and cohesive team which supports continuous improvement and delivers results. The Directorate performs the essential function of developing and maintaining core financial frameworks, to assist Defence staff in performing their financial responsibilities. Elements of what the team are responsible for are fast paced and highly visible, requiring the management of limited resources to deliver on competing priorities and deadlines. A range of professionalisation opportunities are available to help enhance skills, leadership and expertise. Our Ideal Candidate If you enjoy working with others to solve problems this is job for you. Ideally, you will possess the following attributes: Working knowledge of the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework. Ability to exercise initiative and judgement. Someone who enjoys engaging with and influencing others to achieve outcomes. Highly organised, independent and capable of managing competing priorities to ensure effective contribution to team outcomes and deadlines. Has a strategic outlook and the ability to plan and deliver results. Focus on continuous improvement.