Assistant Secretary, Finance Division (Multiple Vacancies)

Ongoing, Full-time/Part-time

A Total Remuneration Package (TRP) reflecting the importance of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Canberra

Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of our country internationally?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department) seeks talented and motivated individuals to fill multiple Assistant Secretary roles reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

1. Assistant Secretary – Financial Service and Transformation Branch (FSB) oversees the work of the Financial Operations, Travel, and Credit Cards; Financial Systems and Finance Training and Practice Management Sections. The role is also responsible for leading a multi-year, ICT-enabled finance transformation program.

2. Assistant Secretary – Budget and Policy Branch (BGB) manages DFAT’s external budgets, Departmental Procurement and Grants Sections, and Policy.

3. Assistant Secretary – Financial Management Branch (FMB) leads the department’s management accounting, financial reporting, capital and assets management, and expenditure review management. FMB also manages the departmental internal budget allocations and reporting.

Employment Opportunity

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and better outcomes for Australia and encourage applications from diverse candidates.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability are highly encouraged because your diverse experience, perspectives, and background strengthen our service delivery, productivity, capability, and innovation.

The department supports flexible working arrangements, including part-time work and job sharing.

Key duties

The essential duties of all positions include:

1. Deliver new capability and ongoing systems support for the department’s finance functions
2. Deliver operational outcomes and continuous improvements in financial operations
3. Lead finance reform programs and business process improvement
4. Formulate, implement, and interpret policies for Ministers and the Senior Executive relating to the department’s budget and financial operations
5. Consult, negotiate, and liaise with internal stakeholders and other government agencies
6. Chair inter-departmental and inter-governmental meetings, appear before parliamentary committees, and represent the department at conferences/meetings.

How to Apply

Submit your application via the department’s DFAT Careers website before the closing date. Your application will need to provide:

• your details;
• your role preference;
• a one-page pitch/no more than 750 words;
• a maximum four-page CV (uploaded); and
• contact details of two referees (one being your current supervisor).

Your application will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate or have the potential to develop the required skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications to perform the role proficiently.

Relevant examples and accomplishments will strengthen your application. The requirements of the role are based on the information provided to you as part of the job advertisement, in line with the APS Work Level Standards (WLS).

Your one-page pitch is your opportunity to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

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