Finance Business Partner

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

APS Level 6
- Canberra, ACT
- $98,105 - $107,880

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance Business Partner, this role will support the delivery of accurate and effective budget management, monthly reporting and providing sound financial variance analysis through succinct written and verbal communication. Our team provides operational and strategic leadership and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and service to deliver and support high-quality outcomes across the Agency, meet deadlines, ensure compliance with required legislation and policies, and achieve organisational goals.

Finance Branch is responsible for the ongoing financial management and performance of DEWR and plays a critical role in ensuring the department is compliant with the Resource Management Framework (including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 and the PGPA Rule), Accountable Authority Instructions, Financial Delegation schedules and other related policies.
- An ability to think critically
- Undertake research,
- Demonstrate a high level of administrative and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to form productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholder groups
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to contribute to the preparation of and/or produce monthly reporting briefs

The vacant position provides applicants with an opportunity to acquire and/or develop an understanding of the core functions of the department from the Finance Branch perspective and is an opportunity to further expand on their skill set within the Australian Public Service (APS).

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 may include:

- Provide support and assistance to groups in regards to development of their internal budgets (Administered and Departmental)
- Lead the month-end accruals process and provide general advice on a broad range of financial and accounting matters
- Produce monthly financial reports
- Providing analysis and advice on the current and planned financial performance and position of the groups, and
- Working with internal stakeholders to assist in end of month management reporting.

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 750 words) that outlines 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.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- 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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