Ae5 - Ae6 Finance Officers - Vetting Authority

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The opportunity**

The newly established TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) Vetting Authority will centralise Australia's highest-level security clearance functions within ASIO over the coming years. Successful applicants will play an instrumental role in building this new capability, established to help protect Australia from the threat of espionage and foreign interference.

AE5 and AE6 Finance Officers will be part of the new Business Administration Branch and will contribute to the long-term success of this important business function. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to influence the process design and the team's ways of working.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**Role responsibilities**

Finance Officers:

- Assist with the analysis of business results through the budget, forecast and end of month processes.
- Provide support to executives in understanding of financial reports and advice, including preparation and delivering supplementary reports or advice for them to make accurate and informed decisions.
- Support branch heads to develop internal budget and monthly variance reporting.
- Process and administer financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
- Undertake end of month processes including accounts reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

**What you will bring**
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and an aptitude for finance related tasks.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and liaison skills and the ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly effective and flexible work prioritisation skills.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.
- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

**Location**

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above before applying.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager - ideally within the last two years.

You will need to demonstrate what you bring to the position in relation to the criteria below:

- Strategic Thinking
- Achieves Results
- Productive Working Relationships
- Personal Drive & Integrity
- Demonstrated Skills & Experience.

Consider ASIO's People Capability Framework and Core Capability Guide, and the position description and classification level you are applying.

**Closing date and time**

**Monday 28 April 2025, 5:00pm AEST.**

**The Recruitment Selection Process - what to expect**

**Employment conditions**

**Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)**

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.

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