Administration and Finance Officer
Full job description
APS 5 - $84,7+4 - $+3,020 per annum plus superannuation
Parks Australia Division
Canberra, ACT
Opportunity to work on site at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Work in a motivated and professional team with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.
Offers a unique blend of professional development, meaningful work, and a beautiful, nature-rich environment.
Who we are
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1+++. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
The Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels.
Our work includes:
Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia.
Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia – in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving.
Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans.
Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation’s largest living collection of native plants.
Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes.
Facilitating research and science capacity building and education.
Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation
The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), on the lower slopes of Black Mountain in Canberra, hosts the nation’s largest living collection of Australian native plants. The ANBG hosts over 550,000 visitors a year, the Gardens features over 4,000 species representing one-fifth of Australia’s known native plants with over 78,000 plants growing on site. It is the only place in the world you can see this diversity of Australian flora in one location. The living collection is an important scientific resource.
The Job
Provide administration and financial services support for the ANBG including:
Assisting with management of service contracts such as pay parking, cleaning, utilities (water, electricity, gas), including undertaking tender processes as required.
Assisting with management of donation programs.
Assisting with budget development, forecasting and revenue management including monthly financial reporting.
Preparation of journals and end of month processing including end of month accrual pack.
Providing a full range of accounts payable and receivable services including banking and revenue reporting.
Assisting with the management of general office services including inbox management.
What you'll gain from the experience
Gain experience in office management, procurement, budgeting, stakeholder engagement.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
Experience in providing finance services such as budget processes, accrual processes, revenue management and end of month processes.
Experience in the delivery of an accurate and timely accounts payable/receivable services.
Experience and an understanding of Government procurement processes.
Experience in financial management programs/processes.
Experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial outcomes.
Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to proactively manage responsibilities and priorities.
Ability to produce accurate financial reports and forecasting.
Ability to manage lease and commercial contracts.
Ability to evaluate issues to identify business improvements and use judgement when dealing with complex problems/sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to set work plans to meet changing priorities and organisational needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve common objectives and foster a positive work environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly and build relationships.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
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APS 5 - $84,7+4 - $+3,020 per annum plus superannuation
Parks Australia Division
Canberra, ACT
Opportunity to work on site at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Work in a motivated and professional team with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.
Offers a unique blend of professional development, meaningful work, and a beautiful, nature-rich environment.
Who we are
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1+++. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
The Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels.
Our work includes:
Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia.
Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia – in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving.
Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans.
Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation’s largest living collection of native plants.
Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes.
Facilitating research and science capacity building and education.
Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation
The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), on the lower slopes of Black Mountain in Canberra, hosts the nation’s largest living collection of Australian native plants. The ANBG hosts over 550,000 visitors a year, the Gardens features over 4,000 species representing one-fifth of Australia’s known native plants with over 78,000 plants growing on site. It is the only place in the world you can see this diversity of Australian flora in one location. The living collection is an important scientific resource.
The Job
Provide administration and financial services support for the ANBG including:
Assisting with management of service contracts such as pay parking, cleaning, utilities (water, electricity, gas), including undertaking tender processes as required.
Assisting with management of donation programs.
Assisting with budget development, forecasting and revenue management including monthly financial reporting.
Preparation of journals and end of month processing including end of month accrual pack.
Providing a full range of accounts payable and receivable services including banking and revenue reporting.
Assisting with the management of general office services including inbox management.
What you'll gain from the experience
Gain experience in office management, procurement, budgeting, stakeholder engagement.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
Experience in providing finance services such as budget processes, accrual processes, revenue management and end of month processes.
Experience in the delivery of an accurate and timely accounts payable/receivable services.
Experience and an understanding of Government procurement processes.
Experience in financial management programs/processes.
Experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial outcomes.
Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to proactively manage responsibilities and priorities.
Ability to produce accurate financial reports and forecasting.
Ability to manage lease and commercial contracts.
Ability to evaluate issues to identify business improvements and use judgement when dealing with complex problems/sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to set work plans to meet changing priorities and organisational needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve common objectives and foster a positive work environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly and build relationships.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.