Assistant Director, Treasury

Department of Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director, Treasury to lead the department's treasury functions within a complex financial environment. You will oversee day-to-day treasury operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, and provide expert advice to support decision-making.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and Treasury, you will drive continuous improvement, strengthen financial management practices and deliver

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the Treasury unit.
• Manage the department’s appropriation management function, including daily appropriation drawdowns, cash forecasting and banking.
• Coordinate monthly reconciliations, clear accounts, and review relevant general ledger accounts.
• Provide high level specialist advice to the wider Departmental network on treasury, revenue, tax, receipting and reconciliation issues.
• Promote continuous improvement of team processes ensuring compliance with legislation and Government policies.
• Identify system improvements within the unit and assist in implementing system enhancements.
• Contribute to the department’s annual financial statements and preparation of reconciliations and workpapers.
• Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department of Finance and the Australian National Audit Office.
• Provide high-quality treasury advice to the Director and stakeholders on risks and operational issues.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls and compliance.
• Oversee treasury systems and processes (e.g. CBMS, RBANet, SAP or similar FMIS) and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely treasury communications and inquiries are managed.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation and operational guidance.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

The Assistant Director, Treasury plays a key leadership role in delivering the department’s treasury functions within a complex financial environment.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and Treasury, the role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day treasury operations while ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions. The position exercises sound judgement by applying the Commonwealth financial framework and provides expert advice to support decision-making.

The role also contributes to strengthening financial management practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the Director in delivering strategic treasury outcomes.

The Assistant Director, Treasury plays a key leadership role in delivering the department’s treasury functions within a complex financial environment.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and Treasury, the role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day treasury operations while ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions. The position exercises sound judgement by applying the Commonwealth financial framework and provides expert advice to support decision-making.

The role also contributes to strengthening financial management practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the Director in delivering strategic treasury outcomes.

The key duties of the position include:

In this role, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the Treasury unit.
• Managing the department’s appropriation management function, including the daily appropriation drawdowns, cash forecasting and banking.
• Manage monthly reconciliations, clearing accounts, undertake monthly review of relevant general ledger accounts.
• Provide high level specialist advice to the wider Departmental network on treasury, revenue, tax, receipting and reconciliation issues.
• Promote the continuous improvement of team processes and ensure they are compliant with relevant legislation and Government policies.
• Identify system improvements within the unit and liaise with the systems area to assist in implementation of system enhancements.
• Contributing to the department’s annual financial statements, including preparation of the high quality and comprehensive appropriation reconciliations and workpapers.
• Maintaining professional working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Department of Finance and the Australian National Audit Office.
• Provide high-quality advice to the Director and stakeholders on treasury matters, financial risks and operational issues.
• Lead and coordinate process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, internal controls and compliance outcomes.
• Maintain oversight of treasury systems and processes (e.g. CBMS, RBANet, SAP or similar FMIS), including identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Ensure accurate and timely management of Treasury communications, including shared mailboxes and stakeholder enquiries.
• Develop and maintain clear, fit-for-purpose process documentation and operational guidance
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing outcomes where required.

Eligibility

Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
• Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Getting to know the Department of Education

The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school.For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education or other opportunities to contribute to their community — bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation.As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams.An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education.Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing.