Director, Financial Reporting and Treasury

Executive Level 2

Canberra, ACT

$147, 352 - $176,877

About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as 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 re‑training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.

With us your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you’re engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

Please note, this opportunity is for Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/APS employees only.

Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.

The Role Reporting to the Assistant Secretary, Finance Branch, the Director, Financial Reporting and Treasury is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the department’s financial reporting and treasury functions. This includes oversight of the preparation of the department’s Financial Statements, coordination of monthly reporting through CBMS, management of drawdowns and engagement with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). The Director will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements, while driving continuous improvement and supporting financial management across the department.

Skills and Capabilities

Expertise in accounting, financial reporting and treasury management, with experience leading finance functions and a strong understanding of the Commonwealth Financial Framework, including accrual accounting, annual appropriation process and the PGPA Act.

Demonstrated leadership capability including team building, staff development, people management, and contributing to a positive and high‑performing organisational culture.

Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complexity, solve problems and develop solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Well‑developed oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.

High‑level organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver results, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

Capability to interpret, analyse and present financial data that can be clearly understood by a range of audiences, including senior executive.

Self‑awareness and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

A high standard of professionalism and integrity, with a strong commitment to the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.

The Opportunity This position is available to Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and/or APS employees as a permanent/temporary transfer at level and/or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 6 months.

Qualifications and Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (Mandatory)

Completed professional qualifications, or in progress to complete (CPA/CA) (Mandatory)

Eligibility Our successful candidate will need to hold a valid Baseline clearance to undertake the role.

How to Apply Applicants are required to provide up to a one‑page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

upload a Curriculum Vitae

provide contact details for 2 Referees.

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