About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
As the Principal Finance Advisor, you will:
- Lead the provision of accurate and authoritative advice to clients across the department on all matters relating to the department's management accounting function.
- Identify and contribute to the development of budget and reporting policies, procedures, practices and systems to support the optimal utilisation of departmental funds and resources.
Responsibilities include:
- Have an advanced working knowledge of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Financial Management Practice Manual, relevant accounting standards and business practices.
- Undertake research and critical analysis of contemporary policies and processes that support effective finance functions in client business units and contribute to the implementation of these where appropriate.
- Provide accurate, professional advice and consultancy to departmental clients and senior management on a diverse range of budgetary and financial issues affecting business unit functions.
- Build and sustain effective networks with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure that knowledge and information is shared and organisational and client outcomes are achieved within determined frameworks and timeframes.
- Coordinate or assist in the development of training materials and delivery of training in budgetary and financial management processes for finance and non-finance staff in business units.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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