Administration And Finance Officer

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The successful applicant will need to work on site.

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Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.

This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra

For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Administration and Finance OfficerCanberra ACT

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 Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels.

Our work includes :

Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia.Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia – in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving.Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans.Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation's largest living collection of native plants.Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes.Facilitating research and science capacity building and education.Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation

The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), on the lower slopes of Black Mountain in Canberra, hosts the nation's largest living collection of Australian native plants. The ANBG hosts over 550,000 visitors a year, the Gardens features over 4,000 species representing one-fifth of Australia's known native plants with over 78,000 plants growing on site. It is the only place in the world you can see this diversity of Australian flora in one location. The living collection is an important scientific resource. The key duties of the position include : Provide administration and financial services support for the ANBG including :

Assisting with management of service contracts such as pay parking, cleaning, utilities (water, electricity, gas), including undertaking tender processes as required.Assisting with management of donation programs.Assisting with budget development, forecasting and revenue management including monthly financial reporting.Preparation of journals and end of month processing including end of month accrual pack.Providing a full range of accounts payable and receivable services including banking and revenue reporting.Assisting with the management of general office services including inbox management. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there. 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.

NotesWe currently have one vacancy available for immediate filling in Canberra. A merit pool for filling the same or similar position may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit : . This initiative / program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the agency.

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