Description:
Are you passionate about numbers, budgets, and reconciliations? Do you have the ability to influence business decisions based on factual evidence? Can you translate finance language into simplified terms? Can you manage and enhance the capability of staff just as well as you can develop a complex budget? If this sounds like you, this could be the opportunity for you! We’re looking for an Assistant Director within our Finance team, who support the division in finance and budgeting. Sound financial knowledge, extremely strong collaboration skills, and a can do attitude are absolutely essential to this role.The successful applicant will help the Corrective Services team understand how finance and budgets work, lead simplified collaborative financial discussions, develop, and prepare strategic and operational budgets and reporting as well as manage a variety of ad-hoc requests whilst supervising the daily operations of a small team.
To be successful, you will be required to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in addition to strong leadership and management skills. You will also be able to quickly grasp complex issues and deliver solutions for problems that arise.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting are highly desirable.
- The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police check.
Notes: This position is temporary position available for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items: a one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and two) a current resume with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.
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Note
This position is temporary position available for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months.