Finance and Procurement Level 5

Finance and Procurement Officer roles

Level 5

(Salary range: $105,013 to $113,141)

**ABOUT US**

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote
Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its
work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic
issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a
sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to
peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A competitive salary**

A career with a difference making a direct contribution to Australia’s national security

A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible work hours

Generous leave provisions

**This role is office based in Canberra**.

**Level 5 Finance Officer Role**

Level 5 Finance Officers will be part of a team and work with others to undertake complex financial tasks
under limited direction from senior finance staff. They will exercise discretion and sound independent
judgement in providing advice to stakeholders within their specific areas of responsibility. They will work
on financial reconciliations (for example bank reconciliations); undertaking critical review of financial
transactions to ensure the integrity of financial data; undertaking analysis of budget information; assist in
the preparation of financial reports and end of month activities; administering finance policy and
procedures; providing technical support and assistance to the ongoing development of the Service’s
financial management information system.

**Level 5 Procurement Officer Role**

As part of a specialist team, the Level 5 procurement Officer will provide technical advice and outcomes in
areas including industry outreach, procurement and contract management. They will play a lead role in
ensuring ASIS meets all necessary statutory reporting and financial compliance obligations.

The Level 5 Procurement Officer will be part of a team and undertake tasks of an intermediate level of
complexity, under limited direction from senior staff. They will exercise discretion and sound independent
judgement in providing advice to stakeholders in relation to contracts, procurement policy and
purchasing. They are accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions
relating to contracts, procurement and purchasing. They will provide advice based on value for money,
relevant policy and legislation.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks for a L5 Procurement Officer:
1. Work under limited supervision as part of a team to provide intermediate technical advice and
outcomes for internal customers and external suppliers, in accordance with best practice and relevant
policy and guidelines.

2. As part of a team, make effective contributions to team capabilities and provide service focused
outcomes. An example would include secretariat leadership in a procurement evaluation or support
to an industry briefing.

3. Contribute to compliance including risk management and mitigation. An example would include
preparing and executing probity and conflict of interest tasks.

4. Preparing reports data for key internal and external stakeholders and assist in formal reporting as
required.

5. Be accountable for organising workflow and the completion of allocated tasks within contracts,
procurement policy and purchasing. An example would include allocating and managing allocated
tasks in the procurement workflow management system.

6. Provide sound advice and recommendations on issues relevant to your team and/or branch and
advise on written policies and procedures. This includes providing updates at daily ‘stand-ups’.

and relevant training.

and practices and ensure all action taken and advice given is aligned.

9. Build and maintain client/customer and internal/external stakeholder relationships and provide advice
on moderately complex matters.

Education, qualification and experience requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in financial management or equivalent experience;
Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service;
A proven track record in teamwork;
Banking/accounts processing experience;
Bookkeeping and/or experience in financial and/or trave