Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term 5 years

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

The Chief Financial Officer’s key result areas include:

• Lead, direct and manage the finance, budget and asset management function of the Agency by ensuring that it supports a contemporary organisational culture and is responsive to the ongoing and emerging needs of the Department.
• Provide high-level executive policy advice to the Secretary, Agency’s Executive and senior management in relation to the Department’s strategic management and delivery of financial, and physical resource functions, and ensure the Department complies with its statutory responsibilities and external audit requirements and maintains high standards of governance and probity.
• Monitor and analyse the Agency’s performance against budget targets and promote a commitment to sound financial management, probity and accountability.
• Implement management frameworks and controls, strategies, policies, systems and processes for the management of the Department’s financial and physical resources that are consistent with relevant legislation requirements and Government policies and are based on contemporary practices.
• Develop, implement and monitor benchmarks and performance indicators, establish effective reporting mechanisms that enable the delivery of high level accurate information regarding financial performance milestones and standards for the Department’s operations.
• Oversee legislative and statutory financial reporting, including responsibility for endorsing the accuracy of the Departments annual financial statements.
• Drive systems and process re-engineering, standardisation and continuous improvement across the financial and asset management functions that align with the Department’s goals and priorities.    
• Support the Secretary DPAC by coordinating funding provisions for whole of government programs where DPAC controls a centralised financial resource.
• Establish effective relationships with key external agencies such as the Department of Treasury and Finance and the Tasmanian Auditor General to support the implementation of Government financial policy and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships with key senior managers to ensure high levels of satisfaction with the responsiveness, professionalism and cost effectiveness of financial and asset management services.
• Cultivate cooperative, values based, and productive working relationships within the budget, Finance and Property Services unit, promoting positive team culture.
• Support the Agency Executive to lead, direct and coordinate the financial operations and performance of the Agency and support a positive organisational culture.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people who may be associated with or located at the worksite (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm, together with actively participating in and contributing to practices that will ensure the Department is a child safe organisation including reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SoD - Chief Financial Officer - 001080.docx

 SoD - Chief Financial Officer - 001080.pdf

 Short Form Application Guidelines.docx

 Short Form Application Guidelines.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework. It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here

Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.

Shane Gregory
Associate Secretary
Email: shane.gregory@dpac.tas.gov.au