About the National Film and Sound Archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world’s oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country’s most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia’s most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA’s capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians. We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne. We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling. We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff. Cultural Values We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice. About the Team The Finance section sits within the Corporate Branch and manages the day-to-day financial operations of the NFSA, budgeting & financial reporting, taxation obligations and valuation of assets. The Opportunity The Asset Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the CFO, in a small but dynamic team. The candidate will be responsible for the management of the property, plant & equipment, total value over $70 million, from budgeting and procurement, through to capitalisation, valuation, strategic asset replacement and disposal. The candidate will also be responsible for the management of the complex valuation of the national audio-visual collection, currently worth over $340 million. We seek a candidate who can work independently and collaboratively, think strategically and critically analyse business data, always seeking better outcomes. Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is Ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18-months. Job Description Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions: Support the CFO by providing expert accounting advice, resolving complex issues, and ensuring compliance with legislation, financial frameworks, and government policies. With the CFO, develop and review financial reports, policies and procedures appropriate to the NFSA’s operations and legislative obligations. Manage the approach to and provide advice on the accounting treatment of the national audio-visual collection and property, plant & equipment. Support the CFO to interrogate the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to answer complex financial questions, including Questions on Notice and reporting to Executive and the Portfolio Department. Ensure asset capitalisation, valuation, impairment assessments and stocktakes are undertaken as required under accounting standards. Assist with the administration of the NFSA’s FMIS including the development of functions and reporting tools and coordination of user access and training. Manage the NFSA’s relationship with auditors and liaise with external suppliers. Provide support and review of procurements in collaboration with Procurement Team and oversight and action of purchase orders as required. Maintain the fixed asset register and right of use asset schedule and manage the annual stock takes. Maintain the NFSA’s lease accounting schedules. Collaborate with the business area responsible for the Strategic Asset Management Plan. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following: Extensive knowledge and experience of accounting, financial and asset management procedures. Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyse and provide strategic advice on complex financial information to support informed decision-making. Well-developed communication skills, client service focus and sound writing skills, including presenting complex financial data to a range of audiences. Proven ability to generate workable financial solutions and make sound judgements. Strong quality assurance across team and individual work, and the ability to produce high quality and accurate solutions. Desired Skills and Experience Mandatory: Professional accounting qualifications (CA or CPA) Desirable: Experience in the use of computer-based accounting systems (preferably Technology One) and the Central Budget Management System (CBMS. Experience in the management of assets. Work Environment Description The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the National Film and Sound Archive is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace. How to Apply When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please address the details in the ‘Key Responsibilities’ and ‘Selection Criteria ‘’ by outlining in 1,000 words or less, how your skills and relevant experience demonstrate that you would be our ideal candidate. Your current resume is also to be included in your application. In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must: Be an Australian Citizen. Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check. Obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance. What we offer you We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to: Great training and development opportunities. Generous leave and flexible working arrangements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family). A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation. Rewards and recognition initiatives. RecuitAbility 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 see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission ( https://apsc.gov.au ) Contact Officer Andrea O’Keeffe | Chief Financial Officer E: andrea.o’keeffe@nfsa.gov.au Ph: 02 6248 2055
