(Urgent) EL1 Assistant Director, Financial Operations

24 hours ago


City of Melbourne, Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time

EL1 Assistant Director, Financial Operations - Vacancy Details

Overview of the Team

The Finance team within Corporate Group aims to strengthen financial and business integrity for sustainability through:

- Efficient and reliable accounting services to support business objectives.

- Effective budget processes to allocate resources in a manner that promotes transparency, equity and accountability.

- Timely and accurate financial reporting to monitor financial performance.

- Sound internal controls that minimise financial risks and meet compliance requirements.

- Professional financial advice to the Executive to inform and influence decisions and strategies for ensuring the long‑term financial sustainability of Comcare.

Overview of the Role

The Assistant Director, Financial Operations will lead and manage the Financial Operations unit within the Finance team. The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing essential financial services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, credit card administration, travel support and tax compliance.

The role provides technical accounting advice and support to Comcare employees on all aspects of financial policy, processes, systems and issues while promoting and managing complex relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders and service providers. The role is responsible for researching, analysing, reviewing and evaluating accounting issues, implementing policies, procedures and processes, while presenting a passion for initiating continuous improvement and driving change.

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The Assistant Director, Financial Operations will have high level leadership capabilities and superior management skills that demonstrate an ability to achieve organisational objectives through successful planning. They will also possess a high level of accounting skills, knowledge and experience in addition to participating, contributing and collaborating within teams. They will manage, mentor and evaluate team and individual performance and provide regular feedback to team members.

The Assistant Director, Financial Operations will provide advice and support to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance units.

Qualifications and experience

- Mandatory:

- Undergraduate degree or working towards an undergraduate degree in a relevant field e.g., commerce, accounting economics; and

- Minimum of 5 years working experience in a public sector financial operations area.

- Desirable:

- Certified Practicing Accountant and/or Charted Accountant.

- Experience using TechnologyOne financial modules

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

- Australian citizenship.

- Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).

- Employee Health Declaration.

- Six months probationary period for new engagements.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baselin Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role approximately 750 words (not exceeding one page).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au.

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