* APS 6 - $95,438 - $108,360 per annum plus superannuation
* Parks Australia Division
* Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Kingston - TAS, Perth - WA, Sydney - NSW
Who we are
Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
The CFO and Corporate Services Branch support Parks Australia and the Director with enabling functions. This includes but is not limited to finance, governance, communications, media, Indigenous employment, assets, property, security, procurement, assurance, business continuity and risk.
The Parks Procurement Section provides advice, assistance, and support to staff throughout the procurement process. The team also manages the internal procurement framework and coordinates mandatory procurement reporting requirements. The Parks Finance section provides advice, assistance, and support to staff across financial accounting, budgeting, end of month, reporting, asset accounting, and treasury activities. This section is made up of three teams covering these functions including the Financial Accounting team, Management Accounting team, and Treasury and Asset Accounting team.
The job
As an APS 6 Senior Procurement Advisor you will
* Provide quality, considered advice on the Agency's procurement processes (simple-to-complex) and the Australian Government procurement framework which effectively considers risks and the Agency's priorities.
* Review procurement documents including requests for quote/tender, draft contracts, probity and evaluation plans, and approval briefs in accordance with Australian Government Policy Framework and the Agency's governance processes.
* Ensure compliance with legislative obligations, the procurement framework, the Agency's risk framework, and internal governance processes.
* Assist with procurement related reporting requirements (internal and external) for the Agency.
* Assist with continual improvement activities including development of internal documents (e.g. tender documents, contracts, standard operating procedures, and templates).
* Assist with the delivery of procurement policy and systems training for staff, including group training sessions and one-on-one training.
* Promote best practice, environmentally sustainable procurement, and engagement with First Nations businesses.
* Effectively manage competing priorities.
As an APS 6 Management Accountant you will
* Support the Finance Business Partner, Deputy CFO and CFO to allocate and manage the organisation's budget, in line with strategic priorities, risks and outcomes.
* Support the Finance Business Partner to inform and develop strategic advice for managing financial performance, budget, and resources across business areas.
* Support the Finance Business Partner in collaboration with business areas to undertake budget development, integrated and aligned with operational plans, and within-year forecast management in support of comprehensive financial management.
* Leading budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities with business areas with the organisation's financial management information system (TechnologyOne).
* Perform other end of month activities, including journals preparation, transaction analysis, variance analysis, explanations and insights, and ad hoc reports production.
* Support the Finance Business Partner in monthly discussions and other ad‑hoc financial briefings to senior leaders of business areas.
* Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement activities within the section. Other ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Partner and Deputy CFO to support the broader finance team.
As an APS6 Asset Accountant you will
* Establish, maintain and manage assets within the financial management information system.
* Finalise capital projects and capitalise assets.
* Manage asset disposals in accordance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
* Prepare and post journals for asset expenditure, including both capital and operating entries.
* Contribute to month‑end processes, including posting depreciation and reviewing works in progress.
* Develop and maintain capital budget allocations and relevant funding.
* Monitor and analyse project financials.
* Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on asset management practices aligned with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies.
* Contribute financial data and analysis to support briefs, Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, and other official communications.
* Assist in the asset stocktake, impairment assessments, and valuation cycles.
* Support the annual audit process, including preparation of documentation and responses to audit queries.
Please note:
There is one position available for the Senior Procurement Advisor role. Merit pools will be established for the Management Accountant and Asset Accountant roles to fill future vacancies.
What you'll gain from the experience
* An opportunity to engage with diverse policy areas and provide advice on a range of procurement activities.
* Work with colleagues who take pride in the work they do and contribute to the department's outcomes. Further your skills and knowledge in procurement and contribute to the ongoing procurement and contract management capability uplift in the department.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
APS6 Senior Procurement Officer
* Ability to provide a high standard of professional customer service to clients.
* Skill in communicating in a professional customer service context to a range of stakeholders on a range of complex matters, including risk, legislation, policies, and compliance matters.
* Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex legislation and policy, preferably in a government procurement context.
* Skill in collaborating to achieve priorities, including developing effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Commitment to inclusive workplace practices, and a high degree of personal integrity.
* Highly developed cultural competency (or ability to quickly learn) and a demonstrated capacity to work with and communicate sensitively with First Nations peoples.
APS6 Management Accountant
* Experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial outcomes.
* Experience in extracting and analysing data/information and providing timely and accurate advice to business areas to support decision making.
* Ability to communicate financial information in a compelling way and appropriately to the needs of different audiences.
* Ability to work effectively in a team to support shared goals and support others to enhance their work.
* Experience working in government and knowledge of relevant frameworks and policies, ideally in a financial management context, or ability to quickly acquire.
* Highly developed cultural competency (or ability to quickly learn) and a demonstrated capacity to work with and communicate sensitively with First Nations peoples.
APS6 Asset Accountant
* Experience managing assets in a financial management information system, including asset creation, settlement, and disposal in line with accounting standards.
* Proficient in preparing and posting journals, including entries between capital and operating.
* Experience supporting month‑end processes such as posting depreciation, reviews of works in progress, and correction journals.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and manage capital project budgets, funding allocations, and financial monitoring.
* Proven ability to advise stakeholders on asset management practices aligned with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies and procedures.
* Experience supporting asset stocktakes, impairment assessments, and valuation cycles.
* Familiarity with audit preparation and responding to audit queries.
* Highly developed cultural competency (or ability to quickly learn) and a demonstrated capacity to work with and communicate sensitively with First Nations peoples.
Desirable Qualifications
APS6 Senior Procurement Officer
* A Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Procurement and Contracting.
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
APS6 Management Accountant
* Tertiary qualifications and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CA / CPA) is desirable.
* Experience in using the TechnologyOne finance system is desirable.
APS6 Asset Accountant
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
* CA/CPA or equivalent professional certification (or working towards certification).
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship
To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance
This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre‑employment checks
Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre‑employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre‑employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
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