Finance Officer

Department of Education and Training of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education and Training of Australia in Canberra is seeking an APS5 financial analyst to join the Governance & Resource Management Group, Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (GARM) Division. This ongoing, full-time role offers exposure to whole-of-government financial data, budgeting and reporting policy in a high-profile public sector environment.

You will collaborate with Accounting & Frameworks, Estimates and Reporting, and Financial Management branches, helping prepare

Responsibilities

• build practical experience interpreting whole-of-government financial data to support advice and decision-making
• advise on budget strategy and the Australian Government’s financial frameworks
• strengthen your financial reporting skills by contributing to the preparation of the Australian Government’s financial statements
• contribute to the stewardship of the accounting and finance profession across the Australian Public Service
• work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• be supported to pursue professional qualifications in accounting and finance, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).

Job description

• Governance & Resource Management Group / Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (GARM) Division / Various/Multiple Branch
• APS 5 ($92,127 - $103,372) | Ongoing | Full-time

ABOUT THE TEAM
A role in Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (FARM) presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government including on its multibillion-dollar superannuation and investment funds and the management of the Commonwealth’s Official Public Account (the Commonwealth’s central bank account). This is a unique opportunity to develop a set of skills which are highly valued and sought after in the government as well as in the private sector.
FARM is a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a diverse and supportive team that works collaboratively, are willing to go the extra mile to help others, celebrate our differences and value each others contributions.
Our work is performed across the following three branches.
Accounting and Frameworks Branch
The Accounting and Frameworks Branch is responsible for supporting Commonwealth entities to meet their statutory budgetary and financial reporting obligations, including responsibility for updating legislative instruments and providing guidance materials and accounting related technical advice to support Commonwealth reporting entities to prepare their annual financial statements. The Branch supports the development of the Budget and Consolidated Financial Statements, and leads advice on financial frameworks including for accounting policy, budget, and charging. The Branch supports the accounting and finance profession across the APS, focusing on recruitment, attraction, talent and professional development for accounting and finance professionals.
Estimates and Reporting Branch
The Estimates and Reporting Branch is responsible for the preparation of and advice to the Finance Minister and Government on whole-of-government financial statements and other financial information for all annual estimates and actuals updates, including for budget publications. The Branch produces the annual Consolidated Financial Statements and the Australian Government’s General Government Sector Monthly Financial Statements and provides advice on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Government Finance Statistics.
Financial Management Branch
The Financial Management Branch is responsible for appropriation management including arranging annual and special appropriations and maintaining of their records, Commonwealth Cash Management, provision of advice and oversight on the appropriations framework and retainable receipts, foreign exchange risk management, development of Budget Paper No. 4, and provision of advice and support for Machinery of Government Changes.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for people who will champion our inclusive, curious and empowered culture, are able to align to our Departmental priorities, who seize opportunities presented by change and are able to identify and lead innovation and continuous improvement in the workplace.
Working with us you will have the opportunity to:

• build practical experience interpreting whole-of-government financial data to support advice and decision-making
• advise on budget strategy and the Australian Government’s financial frameworks
• strengthen your financial reporting skills by contributing to the preparation of the Australian Government’s financial statements
• contribute to the stewardship of the accounting and finance profession across the Australian Public Service
• work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• be supported to pursue professional qualifications in accounting and finance, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).

• Governance & Resource Management Group / Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (GARM) Division / Various/Multiple Branch
• APS 5 ($92,127 - $103,372) | Ongoing | Full-time
• Canberra, ACT

ABOUT THE TEAM
A role in Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (FARM) presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government including on its multibillion-dollar superannuation and investment funds and the management of the Commonwealth’s Official Public Account (the Commonwealth’s central bank account). This is a unique opportunity to develop a set of skills which are highly valued and sought after in the government as well as in the private sector.
FARM is a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. We are a diverse and supportive team that works collaboratively, are willing to go the extra mile to help others, celebrate our differences and value each others contributions.
Our work is performed across the following three branches.
Accounting and Frameworks Branch
The Accounting and Frameworks Branch is responsible for supporting Commonwealth entities to meet their statutory budgetary and financial reporting obligations, including responsibility for updating legislative instruments and providing guidance materials and accounting related technical advice to support Commonwealth reporting entities to prepare their annual financial statements. The Branch supports the development of the Budget and Consolidated Financial Statements, and leads advice on financial frameworks including for accounting policy, budget, and charging. The Branch supports the accounting and finance profession across the APS, focusing on recruitment, attraction, talent and professional development for accounting and finance professionals.
Estimates and Reporting Branch
The Estimates and Reporting Branch is responsible for the preparation of and advice to the Finance Minister and Government on whole-of-government financial statements and other financial information for all annual estimates and actuals updates, including for budget publications. The Branch produces the annual Consolidated Financial Statements and the Australian Government’s General Government Sector Monthly Financial Statements and provides advice on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Government Finance Statistics.
Financial Management Branch
The Financial Management Branch is responsible for appropriation management including arranging annual and special appropriations and maintaining of their records, Commonwealth Cash Management, provision of advice and oversight on the appropriations framework and retainable receipts, foreign exchange risk management, development of Budget Paper No. 4, and provision of advice and support for Machinery of Government Changes.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for people who will champion our inclusive, curious and empowered culture, are able to align to our Departmental priorities, who seize opportunities presented by change and are able to identify and lead innovation and continuous improvement in the workplace.
Working with us you will have the opportunity to:

• build practical experience interpreting whole-of-government financial data to support advice and decision-making
• advise on budget strategy and the Australian Government’s financial frameworks
• strengthen your financial reporting skills by contributing to the preparation of the Australian Government’s financial statements
• contribute to the stewardship of the accounting and finance profession across the Australian Public Service
• work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• be supported to pursue professional qualifications in accounting and finance, including being mentored by experienced Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA).

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about these roles, 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 - 5:00pm AEDT 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 - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.

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