Assistant Director, Finance Business Partner

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education, Skills and Employment Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT
- $112,617 - $124,466

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

**The Role**
Reporting to the Director Finance Business Partner, the Assistant Director will manage the delivery of accurate and effective budget management, monthly reporting and providing sound financial variance analysis through succinct written and verbal communication.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the EL1 may include:

- Developing and coordinating budgets and forecasts based on the operational needs of the Group, including ASL and FTE.
- Actively reviewing forecasts to inform management of funding issues by highlighting pressures or savings.
- Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports to the Senior Executive.
- Providing advice on the current and planned financial performance and position of Group.
- Forge strong working relationships by actively partnering with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of their business as well as facilitate cooperation, trust and credibility.
- Managing and supporting team

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a two-page summary (no more than 1000 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.

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