The Assistant Director, Financial Advisory will lead a team of Senior Financial Analysts, responsible for analysing the financial position and performance of registered higher education providers and new entrants to the market. The team is also responsible for analysing detailed financial statements and other reports, responding proactively and constructively to ad-hoc requests, and providing clear advice to colleagues and to TEQSA's Commission on complex financial information. They also prepare and contribute to a range of agency products including assessment reports, submissions and briefs for TEQSA's Commission, and support the work of the compliance and investigations team through provision of specialised advice on material changes and management of conditions. The key duties of the position include The core duties of the role include: Leading the Financial Advisory Team to deliver high quality technical analysis of financial information, including modelling and projections, to assess higher education providers and potential providers' funding sources/revenue, financial viability and sustainability, and identify risks. Providing advice on mitigation strategies to help reduce financial risk. Building team capabilities by providing leadership to team members, including providing strategic direction in relation to priorities, monitoring workflows and resources, developing, coaching, and mentoring staff, resolving conflict, and managing performance. Acquiring, maintaining and applying comprehensive work knowledge to deliver outcomes, including knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines. Developing modelling and assessment templates and toolkits and provide training in financial literacy to colleagues across the agency. In the context of a complex and changing environment, making decisions and providing strategic advice, using professional judgement and evaluating risks. Building strong relationships and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation through change, resolving conflict and managing sensitivities. Representing and explaining the views of the agency at cross-agency meetings and other forums.
