About the Role

The Finance and Office Services Team support the achievement of the Productivity Commission’s (PC) objectives by:

• providing timely and accurate financial and procurement information and advice which supports sound decision making and ensures the ongoing financial sustainability of the PC.
• ensuring the PC complies with all relevant legislative and policy/procedural requirements including those relating to financial management, administration and reporting.

About you

The successful candidate for this position will be an organised, adaptive and highly motivated person who works well in a small team who also possess the following skills or knowledge:

• have a strong understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function including asset register functions, travel and ensuring accurate and timely entries to TechOne and CBMS.
• well-developed skills and knowledge of relevant Financial Management Information Systems and Microsoft Excel.
• sound knowledge of and relevant legislation, policies and procedures and internal controls associated with financial management, administration, reporting and compliance.
• well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently produce work which is timely, accurate and displays a high level of attention to detail.
• strong communication skills (written and verbal) and influencing skills.
• capacity to work manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines and adapting positively to change.

A merit pool of suitable candidates may also be created for similar ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies in Melbourne or Canberra.

Position eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment with the Productivity Commission, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or hold an Australian Citizenship 
• be willing to undergo a security and character clearance (which may include, but not limited to, completing an identity verification check, police check, and obtaining/maintaining an Australian Government security vetting clearance if required by the role)
• provide evidence of mandatory qualifications (if applicable).

APS RecruitAbiliy Scheme

RecruitAbility is an affirmative measure that provides progression of applicants with disability to the next stage in a selection process if they have been assessed as meeting the minimum requirements of the job. For further information please refer to the Australian Public Service Commission RecruitAbility Guidance.