Assistant Manager Finance

• Canberra
• Applications close 31 August 2025
• Salary Range: $122, 235 - $129, 811

About the Department
The Department Of Industry, Science And Resources And Our Broader Portfolio Are Integral To The Australian Government's Economic Agenda. Our Purpose Is To Help The Government Build a Better Future For All Australians Through Enabling a Productive, Resilient And Sustainable Economy, Enriched By Science And Technology. We Do This By

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

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About The Team
The Financial Services Section is an integral part of the CFO Division's Financial and Shared Services Branch. Our responsibilities encompass accounts receivable, debt management, accounts payable, and grants processing. In addition to our regular business activities, we are undertaking several process improvement initiatives, including one aimed at further automating and enhancing our debt management system and processes. We are also actively partnering with other Commonwealth agencies to advance the Government's eInvoicing initiative.

Our section works closely with other finance professionals within the CFO division, as well as other areas within the Department, to deliver quality service and support, ensuring that the team is well-trained, knowledgeable, and efficient in providing compliant services while seeking continuous business improvements.

Our section is dedicated to offering professional financial services and advice to its stakeholders. We value growth, innovation, and excellence in all our endeavours.

The opportunity
The Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Receivable and Debt Management (ARDM) role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team within the Financial Services section. Reporting to the Manager – Financial Services, the Assistant Manager Finance - ARDM is responsible for delivering exceptional client service and efficiently managing the Accounts Receivable and Debt Management functions for the department.

Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading high-performing teams, with an emphasis on fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within set deadlines, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Established capability to cultivate a positive team culture characterised by accountability and inclusion. This includes actively engaging and communicating with team members to support individual development and achieve work outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with and responsiveness to senior leaders, peers, and stakeholders through various communication channels including in-person, email, and phone interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as stakeholder management abilities, including the capacity to negotiate effectively and influence outcomes.
• Ability to contribute to the formulation of team objectives for both short-term tasks and strategic planning for long-term initiatives.
• Advanced problem-solving, judgement, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities, energy, and drive, with the adeptness to manage priorities efficiently to achieve results.
• A positive attitude and adaptability to changing and competing priorities.
• Competence in managing multiple tasks concurrently while ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity, and the ability to build a team that reflects these values.

Desirable But Not Essential

• Experience in using financial management systems, preferably in government or large commercial settings.
• Sound understanding of whole of government policies including Government's financial framework and PGPA.
• Background and/or qualifications in finance / accounting.

What you will do
As the Assistant Manager Finance – Accounts Receivable and Debt Management (ARDM), you will be required to undertake work that may be complex in nature, and work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability.

As The Assistant Manager Finance – ARDM, You Will

• Lead the Accounts Receivable and Debt Management team and manage the workload distribution and resourcing ensuring the work is delivered to a high standard.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills.
• Manage End of Month processes and reporting.
• Initiate, participate and lead the implementation of business process improvement initiatives as they relate to Accounts Receivable and Debt Management.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to requests for information and briefs such as audit, Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, and other ad hoc requests.
• Provide high level advice and guidance on policy and procedures, and liaise with other teams in Financial Services, across the Finance Division and the broader Department.
• Represent the Section in meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Engage in strategic planning and development for Accounts Receivable and Debt Management area.
• Review and update policies and procedures as required, at a minimum annually.

Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes
Background and/or qualifications in business, accounting, or finance is desirable.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, however flexible work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact

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Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ivona Lisowska on or via email on