Assistant Director, Property Finance

Australian Government Department of Finance; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government Department of Finance is seeking an Assistant Director, Property Finance in Canberra. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and the annual property valuation process within the Property Management and Projects branch.

You will lead month-end activities, coordinate cost centre reporting, and work with executive leadership to ensure effective financial management and governance across the division.

Qualifications

• Experience in government or public sector finance is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-of-month activities, including journals, transaction analysis, and variance explanations.
• Prepare and present ad hoc financial briefings to senior leaders.
• Coordinate budget development and forecasts aligned with the division plan.
• Support annual property valuation processes and external audits.
• Collaborate with CFO and auditors on regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Team leadership

Job description

Assistant Director, Property Finance Australian Government Security Clearance Canberra, ACT, AU

Job Description

• Commercial Group / Property and Construction (CG) Division / Property Management and Projects (CG/PaCD) Branch

ABOUT THE BRANCH

The Property Management and Projects branch is responsible for whole of life property asset management and related advice to Australian Government agencies. Whole of life property asset management involves:

• Asset creation and utilisation through project planning and delivery as requested by Government.
• Ongoing management of the Finance owned estate, and implementation of conservation and sustainability strategies.
• Asset end-of-life strategies and disposals.
• Commercial Group / Property and Construction (CG) Division / Property Management and Projects (CG/PaCD) Branch
• Executive Level 1 ($131,199 - $158,879) | Ongoing | Full-time
• Canberra, ACT

ABOUT THE BRANCH

The Property Management and Projects branch is responsible for whole of life property asset management and related advice to Australian Government agencies. Whole of life property asset management involves:

• Asset creation and utilisation through project planning and delivery as requested by Government.
• Ongoing management of the Finance owned estate, and implementation of conservation and sustainability strategies.
• Asset end-of-life strategies and disposals.

Finance's property portfolio is diverse, including the Commonwealth law courts and various special purpose properties such as the Ben Chifley Building, Australia's Post-entry Quarantine Facility, the Royal Australian Mint building, the Treasury Building, John Gorton Building and the Centres for National Resilience. Finance is assisted by its Property Service Provider to ensure strategic and effective ongoing management and maintenance of the Finance owned estate.

The Branch is also responsible for major capital works planning including to support agencies meet requirements under Budget Process Operating Rules, undertaking remediation projects and the divestment of property in accordance with the Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy.

The Branch also manages and reports on the Property Special Account.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The role is within the Property Finance team which provides financial management to the Property and Construction Division and the Major Projects Division, to support effective planning and budgeting, implementation and reporting for the business. The team works closely with business areas to provide financial support including for the management of the Finance Owned Estate, delivery of remediation and divestment projects, other property and construction projects, and development of business systems. Most activities of the Divisions are managed through the Property Special Account.

The responsibilities and functions of the team include:

• Monthly financial reporting including the preparation of month-end accounts and providing Executive Board variance commentary.
• Work with branches and cost centre / project managers to provide cost centre and project expenditure and variance commentary reports.
• Work with Division Executives to develop and review budgets, forecasts and other financial information, ensuring available funding is effectively allocated to support division priorities.
• Manage the annual property valuation process.
• Work with Finance's Chief Financial Officer Branch and other stakeholders including auditors and governance committees in preparation of Finance's annual financial statements and other regulatory requirements.
• Review and update financial control systems and policies in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, PGPA and departmental policies.

As a Finance Business Partner (Assistant Director) Property Finance Team, you will:

• Support the Director to manage the Division's budget in line with strategic priorities, risks and outcomes
• In collaboration with business areas, undertake budget development, integrated and aligned with the Division operational plan, and quarterly forecast management in support of comprehensive financial management.
• Lead the team to perform end of month activities, including journals preparation, transaction analysis, variance analysis, explanations and insights, and ad hoc reports production.
• Lead in monthly discussions with the business areas and provide ad hoc financial briefings to senior Division leaders.
• Support the Director in the financial accounting and management reporting functions for the Divisions.
• Together with the Director, lead the annual property valuation process.
• Work with Finance's CFO Branch in end of financial year processes including external audits, preparation of annual financial statements and other ad hoc requests.
• Ability to work collaboratively, with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement activities within the team.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION

For detailed information about this role,including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
• We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.
• We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via [e-mail] or call [phone] between 8:30am - 5:0pm AEST Monday to Friday.
• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via [e-mail] or call [phone] between 8:30am - 5:0pm AEST Monday to Friday.

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