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Aps5 Financial Policy Officer

Chandler MacleodCanberra, Australia

4 days ago

Job description

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an APS5 Financial Policy Officer on a contract for 6 months with 1x6 months extension option.

Position Overview
Duties & Responsibilities
The Financial Policy Officer will focus on : _
Managing the Department's Prescribed Officials Register, including actioning incoming requests and performing audit and assurance tasks related to the register.
Assisting in providing relevant, accurate and timely finance policy advice to a broad range of stakeholders via the Financial Policy Helpdesk.
Performing procedural, clerical and administrative support work to achieve results, including management of the Directorate intranet pages.
Assisting with reporting on Grants; Gifts and Benefits; and Sponsorship activities.
Assisting with updating or drafting new policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions that are clear and concise; and
Assisting with filing and record keeping activities where required.
In return you will have access to a range of benefits including : _
Professional development and training pathways, including opportunities for Department-funded post-graduate study.
Generous leave entitlements and additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
A focus on work / life balance and the opportunity to utilise flexible working arrangements; and
Salary sacrifice package options.

You will also have access to a range of professionalisation opportunities to help enhance your skills, leadership, and expertise.

Be a proactive worker who demonstrates initiative with strong problem solving skills.

Good communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to adapt to the audience.

Be willing to work as part of a motivated and collaborative team, demonstrating effective time management and organisational skills, and be able to manage competing priorities.

Proficiency with using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and should have Baseline Clearance.

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Policy Officer • Canberra, Australia