Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here . Our team The Financial Operations team is within the Finance and Facilities Section. The team is responsible for delivering the day-to-day financial operations of Geoscience Australia and includes a large remit of functions including accounts payable, credit card management, accounts receivable and debt management, banking, appropriation and cash management, and travel. You will contribute to the operational outcomes of the section, team, and Corporate Division. This role reports to the Manager, Financial Operations. The key duties of the position include Perform a range of financial processing functions, in particular accounts payable. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding accounts payable. Assist with credit card management. Assist with the collection of data for both internal and external reporting, audit and ad-hoc requests such as Senate Estimates etc. Assist with official passport stocktakes, mail outs and other general administrative duties related to the Financial Operations area. Ad hoc projects relating to the Financial Operations team and/or the wider Finance and Facilities section To be successful in the role you will have: Demonstrated experience, or the capability to develop ability, in interpreting and applying government policies in a financial operations environment in a public sector entity. Demonstrated ability to understand relevant legislation and policy frameworks requirements. Well-developed communication skills including negotiation and representation skills. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, set and manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline would be highly desirable Experience in using finance systems and Excel. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
