Canidates may be required to work onsite.Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants 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 Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.As Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) you will assist the CFO to lead and manage the financial and procurement responsibilities of the Office, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).As DCFO, you will take responsibility for the Office’s financial and procurement strategic planning, management and compliance. You will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial allocations and budgets and providing strategic advice to the senior executive and the Ombudsman.The DCFO’s responsibilities are part of the core enabling functions of the Office, supporting effective service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders.The key duties of the position include:Assist the CFO to motivate, build, and inspire the team, through collaborative leadership.Work effectively in a trusted relationship with stakeholders, such as the Attorney-General’s Department, the Department of Finance, the Australian National Audit Office, internal and external audit providers, and other agencies on financial management, audit matters and procurement issues.Assist the CFO to lead financial management, accounting operations and reporting to meet the Office’s obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), including: cash/treasury management; CBMS management; procurement; asset management; taxation matters; and the management and review of financial internal controls.Assist the CFO to prepare financial information, including Portfolio Budget Statements, as well as monthly and annual financial statements to meet the Office’s statutory reporting obligations.Support the CFO to advise the Executive on financial opportunities and performance; provide advice and support to senior leaders on financial management; develop budgets and resource allocations.Support a culture of innovation to enhance the Office’s financial management frameworks.Contribute to other corporate priorities and functions.Adhere to the APS Values, Code of Conduct and demonstrating capability in line with the APS Integrated Leadership System and Work Level Standards at the EL1 level.Minimum Requirements:be an Australian citizenundergo a National Criminal History records checkbe able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, anddue to the technical nature of the role – be a member of a professional accountancy association, and/or have related professional accountancy qualifications or significant progression towards obtaining those qualifications.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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitabilityGetting to know the Commonwealth OmbudsmanAbout the Office: The purpose of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (the Office) is to provide assurance that the Australia Government entities and prescribed private sector organisations that the Office oversights, act with integrity and treat people fairly, and influence enduring systematic improvement in public administration in Australia and the Pacific region. The Office does this through handling complaints, conducting investigations, performing audits and inspections and encouraging good administration. The Office also influences improvement in public administration in the Pacific region through collaboration with partner entities. The Office is statutorily independent within the Attorney-General’s portfolio with the following separate titles that describe some of our specific powers and functions: Defence Force Ombudsman, Postal Industry Ombudsman, Overseas Students Ombudsman, Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, Immigration Ombudsman, Law Enforcement Ombudsman, VET Students Loans Ombudsman. The Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the ACT Ombudsman. Further information about the Office is available at the Commonwealth Ombudsman website.
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