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Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Oversee and coordinate the daily operation and maintenance of the Department’s financial management information system, including the development and implementation of system functionality and information integrity to support the budgeting, reporting, accounting and financial operational activities of the agency.
- Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders of the Department’s FMIS.
- Develop and implement policy and procedural statements to ensure the efficient operation and administration of the FMIS and ensure compliance with Treasury mandatory reporting requirements.
- Develop and coordinate user training and support for all FMIS users including the provision of a Help Desk facility and provide and coordinate specialist consultative advice and technical support on financial systems and associated business processes.
- Provide advice and assist with technical accounting issues and the Department’s chart of accounts, ledger maintenance, reporting features and importing and exporting functions.
- Undertake high level research and analysis into contemporary financial systems issues and emerging trends in the public and private sectors and manage, or substantially contribute towards, projects associated with software enhancements, upgrades, module implementations, and ongoing support of business applications which affect or interface with the FMIS.
- Manage the integrity of the General Ledger within the finance system and maintain and review security and access controls to ensure appropriate access to the various systems.
- Design financial business processes to reflect changes in financial service delivery requirements and configure the FMIS to enable the implementation of business requirements.
- Project-manage software enhancements, integration and upgrades, business systems improvements and module implementation.
- Research, design, develop and modify financial reports that assist users to meet operational objectives.
- Undertake corporate or other projects with significant FMIS implications and other duties as assigned by the Director Finance.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
1. Pre-employment checks
• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in financial systems management.
- Knowledge or experience in Technology One Financials.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (355372) Financial Systems Manager 16 Jan 25.docx
Statement of Duties (355372) Financial Systems Manager 16 Jan 25.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Finance) November 2024.docx
About the Department of Justice (Finance) November 2024.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.
For more information
Bruce Dong
Manager Financial Projects
Email: bruce.dong@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 9906
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603