Operational Finance Officer (Band 4 & Band 5)
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04, $80,821.00 - $95,010.00 and Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13201
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
- 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
- Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Do you want to work in a small high tempo team in an Agency that makes a big community impact? If so, this opportunity can be for you.
Working in this operational area of the AFP and supporting them from a finance perspective provides a unique opportunity and exposure to a range of interesting work the AFP are doing to combat serious crime.
The Operational Finance Officer role provides support to AFP operations through proactively delivering financial services and administrative support to ensure compliance and reporting in accordance with the agency’s financial governance framework.
You will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes and reporting in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments to ensure the ‘proper use’ of monies and assets in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance & Accountability Act. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined in the role description and responsibilities.
What will you do?
Working within this role you will be responsible for facilitating the provision of finance to assist agency activities, through a variety of administrative and financial functions. You will support the Command to manage budgets and finances through timely and accurate advice and analysis.
- Band 4 Finance Officer:
The Band 4 Finance Officer role supports the Command on a range of financial functions. Core duties include management of monies including bank accounts, accurately recording and maintaining financial information and responding to client queries.
- Band 5 Finance Officer:
The Band 5 Finance Officer role supports the Command to manage budgets and finances through timely and accurate advice and analysis. Core duties include management of monies including bank accounts, accurately recording and maintaining financial information, asset management, assisting Team Leader with functions including reporting, mentoring and development of junior team members, project and research work to support business area outcomes and prioritising work to meet changing requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Must be an Australian Citizen at time of application
- A security clearance of Negative Vetting 2 or ability to obtain one
- Experience in banking, financial or accounts receivable/payable
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high volume setting with competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately and methodically
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
- Takes responsibility for complex projects and delivers intended results (Band 5)
- Takes responsibility for developing the capabilities of the team (Band 5)
- Commits to action and takes personal responsibility for their commitment to the team objectives (Band 5)
- Successful completion of psychological clearance gateway
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Experience in a financial environment in public or private sectors, including small businesses
- Experience in using Microsoft office platforms, accounting software and databases
- Formal Finance qualifications or working towards
Selection Criteria
- Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
- Communicating and working effectively with other people
- Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skill
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
- Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
- Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.
Candidates may include their preference in band level when applying, however placement of positions is ultimately at the discretion of the panel and delegate and the candidate successfully addressing the work level standards in their pitch and interview.
Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
- Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
- Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
- Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
- Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
- Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
- Successful completion of psychological clearance gateway
Recruitment Process
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Maree / Wayne,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3711,
Contact Officer Email: wayne.brayshaw@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 08/07/2024
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