Assistant Secretary, Finance Division

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Full time

Ongoing, Full-time/Part-time
- Canberra

Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of our country internationally?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department) is seeking talented and motivated individuals to fill multiple Assistant Secretary roles reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- **Assistant Secretary - Financial Service and Transformation Branch (FSB)** oversees the work of the Financial Operations, Travel and Credit Cards; Financial Systems and Finance Training and Practice Management Sections. The role is also responsible for leading a multi-year, ICT enabled, finance transformation program.
- **Assistant Secretary - Budget and Policy Branch (BGB)** manages DFAT’s external budgets, Departmental Procurement and Grants Sections and Policy.
- **Assistant Secretary - Financial Management Branch (FMB)** leads the departments management accounting, financial reporting, capital and assets management and the expenditure review management section. FMB also manages the departmental internal budget allocations and reporting.

The department supports flexible working arrangements, including part-time work and job sharing.

**Key duties**
The key duties of all positions include:

- Deliver new capability and ongoing systems-support for the department’s finance functions
- Deliver operational outcomes and continuous improvements in financial operations
- Lead finance reform programs and business process improvement
- Formulate, implement, and interpret policies for Ministers and the Senior Executive relating to the department’s budget and financial operations
- Consult, negotiate, and liaise with internal stakeholders and other government agencies
- Chair inter-departmental and inter-governmental meetings, appear before parliamentary committees and represent the department at conferences/meetings

**How to Apply**
- your personal details;
- your role preference;
- a one page pitch/no more than 750 words;
- a maximum four-page CV (uploaded); and
- contact details of two referees (one being your current supervisor).

The requirements of the role are based on the information provided to you as part of the job advertisement, in line with the APS Work Level Standards (WLS).

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