- Canberra ACT
- Ongoing
- APS Level 6

APS Level 6 - Salary range: $99,734 - $111,701 pa. Canberra ACT Ongoing Full time

About Office of the CEO The Office of the CEO (OCEO) is at the forefront of the Institute, liaising with external stakeholders including, but not limited to: Ministerial Offices, Commonwealth and state and Territory Departments; including the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) and the Office of the Arts (OfTA) as well as other Indigenous Portfolio Bodies, the Australian Diplomatic Corp, relevant Embassies and Cultural and other Institutions both domestically and abroad.

About Finance The Finance team is part of the OCEO and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a key enabler of operational efficiency and long-term financial sustainability, the Finance team plays a critical role in supporting AIATSIS' strategic and operational objectives. The team is responsible for the full spectrum of financial management, encompassing financial reporting, financial operations, and financial strategy.

This includes maintaining internal financial controls, managing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing asset and cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with the Accountable Authority Instructions and financial delegations. The Finance team also leads the preparation of internal and external budgets, forecasts, and financial statements in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian Government requirements.

About the Role The Senior Finance Officer supervises the day-to-day finance activities of the Institute including accounts payable, receivable, travel, employee expenses, asset management, capital-spending program, and budgeting. The Senior Finance Officer also assists with financial reporting and prepares financial statements.

Key responsibilities of the role include:





- prepare monthly internal and external reporting requirements.
- supervision of day-to-day finance activities including accounts payable, receivable, travel, employee expenses, asset management, capital-spending program, and budgeting.
- ensure financial and procurement activity is accurately recorded and is consistent with contracts, budgets, guidelines, and accounting standards.
- assist with system implementation changes and business improvement activities.
- produce structured and ad-hoc reports, memos, policies, procedures, and analysis on financial performance for internal and external stakeholders.
- preparing taxation returns (including Business Activity Statements, FBT) and providing advice on tax issues.
- assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports including content for the Annual Report, Audit Assurance Committee, Council and Portfolio Budget Statements.
- provide timely and accurate advice and support to staff, management, and clients.

Our Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you will have strong coordination and technical accounting skills, and a minimum of 2 years accounting experience preferably within an APS environment. You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes: MANDATORY – Candidates will not be considered for the role without the below qualifications and experience.

- hold a Bachelor degree in
- Commerce
- Accounting
- Business
- Economics

- hold or working towards CA/CPA certification.
- minimum 2 years’ accounting experience.

Other
- demonstrate strong coordination and technical capability.




- high level liaison and relationship management skills.
- excellent judgement, strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly in a shifting work environment.
- excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain strong networks and relationships within the agency and with external stakeholders.
- ability to improve and streamline business processes.

Cultural Capability Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills. The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:

- understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
- makes careful observations to understand the underlying dynamics shaping an issue.
- manage and resolve conflict with respect for individuals and their culture.
- build and continue to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we do. ContactIf you have any questions about the role, you can contact Buke Tunne on [02 6129 3939](tel:02 6129 3939) or at [email protected]

This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity

This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this employment chance is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

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📌 Senior Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Institute of Aboriginal u0026 Torres Strait Islander Studies
📍 Canberra