Travel Officer, APS Level 5, Chief Finance Officer

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Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Industry, Science and Resources Full time
Travel Officer, APS Level 5, Chief Finance Officer

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About the Department

The Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Government's Economic Agenda. Our Purpose Is To Help The Government Build a Better Future For All Australians Through Enabling a Productive, Resilient And Sustainable Economy, Enriched By Science And Technology. We Do This By

  • Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
  • Investing in science and technology
  • Strengthening the resources sector.

    • Canberra
    • Applications close 3 September 2025
    • Salary Range: $78,770 - $85,027

    About the Department

    The Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Government's Economic Agenda. Our Purpose Is To Help The Government Build a Better Future For All Australians Through Enabling a Productive, Resilient And Sustainable Economy, Enriched By Science And Technology. We Do This By
    • Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
    • Investing in science and technology
    • Strengthening the resources sector.

    The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

    If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

    Please see the

    About The Team

    Ongoing position with the Travel Team in the Financial and Shared Services Branch, CFO Division.

    The Travel Team has responsibility for international travel policy, bookings, and system administration, domestic travel policy, support, and advice.

    The opportunity

    This is an opportunity for an experienced administration and/or support officer to help in the day-to-day management, support and delivery of travel to the department and learn new skills and gain experience in government travel.

    Join our team and you will have an opportunity to be involved in whole of government initiatives relating to domestic and international travel extend your skills and experience in customer service, service delivery and process improvement.

    What's in it for you?

    We Value Innovation And Encourage Creativity. We Strive For Continuous Improvement And Provide a Supportive Environment. Join Our Team And Experience
    • Being part of interesting and progressive projects
    • Developing your potential and build competencies in travel, fleet credit card activities and
    • project management
    • Supportive, people-focused leadership
    • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
    • Generous and flexible leave provisions

    Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where everyone of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way. Our ideal candidate

    Our Ideal Candidate Has
    • Experience within the travel industry or supporting government travel
    • Demonstrated organisational skills and a high attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage time and work in the context of competing priorities.
    • The ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships with staff of all levels
    • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
    • The ability to interpret, research and apply policy to a broad range of enquiries.
    • Exceptional customer service focus
    • The ability to quickly learn processes and systems.
    • Strong Microsoft word and excel skills.
    • Strong administrative skills
    • A general interest in travel and knowledge of fares and ticketing desirable

    What you will do

    The Key Duties Of This Role Are
    • Co-ordinating end to end overseas travel bookings for department staff including SES and Executive and assisting staff with international travel preparations such as official passports, visas, vaccination advice, and compliance checks
    • Calculating and arranging payment of claims for domestic and international travel allowances and acquittals, in accordance with the department travel policy.
    • Providing support and training on travel policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with departmental and Whole of Government frameworks.
    • Assisting staff and the team with domestic and international travel arrangements, queries and escalations to external stakeholders where required.
    • Development and maintenance of departmental training and guidance materials
    • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of WoAG Travel Policy and Departmental Travel Policies
    • Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reporting and reconciliation processes for travel
    • Undertaking compliance and audit activities in line with the department's financial frameworks
    • Participate in ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed to support departmental objectives

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

    Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

    Notes

    A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

    The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

    Application information

    Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

    Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

    Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

    Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact

    Please refer to our

    Contact Information

    For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicky Roberts on 02 6102 8889 or via email on Nicky.Roberts@industry.gov.auSeniority level
    • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
    Employment type
    • Employment typeFull-time
    Job function
    • Job functionFinance and Sales
    • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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