APS 5

The position works closely with business areas to support the provision of financial management services. The role communicates with stakeholders to clarify requirements, explain financial information, provide timely updates and support shared understanding of budget management responsibilities.

The role of the APS 5 Finance Business Partner is to provide customer focused, fit-for-purpose and skilled financial management support, reporting, advice and analysis to business areas. The role supports financial planning, forecasting, costing and reporting activities and contributes to sound budget management by applying judgement, analysing information and working collaboratively with stakeholders.

Formal qualifications in accounting, finance or business; or experience in public sector financial management or a similar financial management role is highly desirable.

APS 6

The position interacts closely with business areas to facilitate the provision of financial management services and to act as a conduit.

The role of the APS6 Finance Business Partner is to deliver customer focused, fit-for-purpose and professional financial management and budgeting reporting, advice and analysis on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer, to Senior Executives and staff, particularly on complex matters such as financial planning, forecasting, costing and reporting.

Experience in project accounting, project financial management, or providing financial support to ICT-enabled programs and projects within the Australian Public Service or a comparable environment is highly desirable.

The key duties of the position include:

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

Eligibility





- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
- Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
- Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

Mandatory Qualifications

APS6

- Formal qualifications in accounting, finance or business; or experience in public sector financial management or a similar financial management role is essential.

Notes

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives.



DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

- Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation’s duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex-service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community. DVA’s vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.

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