Reporting to the Assistant Secretary, Finance Branch, the Director, Finance Business Partner is responsible for enabling DEWR to deliver against its business outcomes by providing high-quality, timely and strategic financial services and advice whilst ensuring DEWR meets its statutory financial management obligations.
The current vacancy would have specific responsibility for leading the team that provides Finance Business Partner services to our two IT divisions.
The IT divisions in the department provide a number of shared services across governance and therefore a strong commercial understanding would be beneficial in this role.
This position also manages the financial governance framework for the department and will have the opportunity to continue to move this to a principle based, fit for purpose framework.
We are seeking a senior, strategic finance qualified to lead the delivery of high-quality financial management, advice, and governance.
This role requires strong leadership, enterprise-wide thinking, and the ability to influence decision-making at senior levels in a complex and dynamic environment.
The key duties of the position include:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial management, including budget allocations, reporting, and mid-year reviews.
Lead the development of annual budgets, forward estimates, and long-term financial strategies.
Oversee monthly management reporting and ensure robust assurance, governance, and control frameworks are in place.
Deliver high-quality financial analysis and strategic advice to senior executives.
Partner with business areas to shape financial strategy and support organisational objectives.




Contribute to divisional leadership, including business planning, performance management, and organisational priorities.
Lead and manage a team, fostering capability development, performance, and engagement.
Oversee the preparation and review of complex financial materials in accordance with legislation, policies, and frameworks.
Lead and maintain financial governance frameworks including AAI's, and delegations.
About You
You are an experienced Finance Business Partner operating at the EL2 level, with a strong track record of providing strategic financial leadership and advice.
You bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
EligibilityPlease note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act ****, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
This is a designated security assessed position.
The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool.
The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.




NotesQualifications and Education
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (Mandatory)
Completed professional qualifications, or in progress to complete (CPA/CA) (Mandatory)
Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)We are the department that helps job seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer.
We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees.
We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.
Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with the certainty.
We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment.
Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape.
It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it.
Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture.
We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve.
Our workplace is one where different perspective are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging and draw on the expertise of their peers.
Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which includes being open, thoughtful, curious and candid.
We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.

📌 El2 Director, Finance Business Partner (Fbp) Corporate It And Financial Governance (Canberra)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
📍 Canberra