Governance and Finance Support Officer

7 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

APS Level 6
- Canberra ACT | Brisbane QLD | Adelaide SA
- $98,105 - $107,880

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Governance and Finance Support Officer is responsible for providing Secretariat services to the Schools USI Project Board and Schools USI Working Group forum. The role also provides support in the administration of internal processes including but not limited to procurement as well as financial and contract management.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 Governance and Finance Support Officer may include:

- Provide Secretariat support for relevant meetings, ensuring agenda and papers are distributed to members within timeframes.
- Provide Secretariat support through the taking of minutes and actions, managing registers and following up on outstanding items.
- Coordinate meetings, tracking responses and maintaining membership lists.
- Assisting with the management and maintenance of financial records.
- Assisting in financial reporting and analysis activities.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders and invoices for payments.
- Ensure knowledge or and compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, guidelines and regulations.
- Propose and facilitate innovation initiatives and contribute to business improvement strategies.
- Provide support to team members and performing other ad hoc duties as required.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more tha**n 500 **words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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