Finance Officer

• Ongoing APS Level 5 Opportunity
• Position available in Canberra

About the OFWO

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act). Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the Fair Work Act and other legislation to achieve our purpose:

• provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations
• promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws
• inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act
• take appropriate enforcement action
• perform our statutory functions efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically.

What our employees say about us

We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies.

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:

• Great training and development opportunities
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counselling service for you and your family
• A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation
• Rewards and recognition initiatives

We Value Diversity

OFWO has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace since 2011. We are also members of the Australian Network on Disability and Pride in Diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for employment with the OFWO you must be an Australian citizen.
• The successful candidate must hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA) or be willing to undergo and obtain a Baseline security clearance.

A range of other conditions may be required depending on the role you are applying for.

About the Team

The Finance team, part of the Corporate Services Branch, is seeking exceptional candidates for an ongoing role focused on financial operations support, reporting to the assistant of Director. This position plays a key role in administering corporate credit cards, ensuring travel compliance, managing accounts payable and receivable, and overseeing purchase order processes. The Finance team supports the agency's operational efficiency by delivering high-quality financial services that align with Commonwealth legislation, policies, and guidelines. The team promotes integrity, accountability, and transparency in all financial transactions and supports staff with clear guidance on financial procedures and compliance requirements.

Typical Duties

The duties of this role include, however, are not limited to:

• Administer corporate credit cards in accordance with policy and Commonwealth Resource Management Framework requirements.
• Regular review credit card transactions and effectively resolve non-compliance activities.
• Provide guidance to staff on appropriate card usage and acquittal processes.
• Follow up outstanding issues and support monthly reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and process staff travel requests and expense claims, ensuring compliance with travel policies and delegations.
• Liaise with the travel provider to resolve booking or invoicing issues promptly.
• Provide advice and support to staff on travel procedures and entitlements.
• Accurately record and process invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval and payment within agreed timeframes.
• Support business areas with advice on purchasing, delegations, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in financial systems and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Provide responsive, professional, and solutions-focused support to staff and external suppliers.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
• Foster positive working relationships across the agency to promote compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Support the Manager with reporting, reconciliations and audit preparation as required.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality customer service and stakeholder engagement
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Sound understanding of financial processes and proven ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures

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