Finance And Contracts Officer

The National Security College (NSC) is a joint venture between the ANU and the Commonwealth Government and sits within the Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific at the ANU. The NSC aims to lift security capabilities and foster communities of practice through executive and professional development, academic teaching and research, futures analysis, policy engagement, dialogue and outreach.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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• The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the ANU National Security College's Business Management team. We are seeking a Finance and Contracts Officer to support the business needs of the College under the broad direction of the Business Operations Manager. In this role you will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project finance, ensuring adherence to regulations and funding guidelines. Additionally, you'll provide assistance to NSC staff and students with grant and contract administration, both pre

• and post-award, and support the Business Operations Manager with budgeting, financial reporting, and expenditure management.

This position is offered on a fixed term, up to 12-month appointment.

To excel in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high attention to detail, proven organizational skills, and demonstrated experience in contract management. Given the focus on financial management in this role, advanced Excel skills as well as experience using Enterprise Systems and TM1 are highly sought after.

You will be expected to show initiative, working effectively both independently and as part of the Business Management team. You will liaise with staff, students and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment, being the NSC's point of contact for financial and contract related enquiries.

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• How to Apply
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
• Other documents, if required.
• Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.