• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to lead a team of finance and property professionals in an organisation that makes markets work for consumers, now and in the future?

 

Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

 

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

 

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

What you will do as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO is responsible for leading the Branch working closely with the Board and ACCC Senior Management Team to lead Finance and Property functions across the organisation.

 

You will have responsibility for significant interactions across government and other stakeholders. You will be a trusted advisor to the ACCC/AER Corporate Governance Board, Accountable Authority and CEO.

 

As a senior leader within the ACCC, you will embody, role model and promote the Secretaries Chart of Leadership Behaviours the SES leadership capabilities, and the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

 

As the CFO, you will:

• lead a team of professionals, role modelling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development.
• build sustainable and productive professional relationships with key stakeholders such as the Department of Finance, Treasury and the ANAO. You will influence outcomes, including through leading and motivating others to cooperate over priorities, the use of resources, management decisions, policy frameworks and technical concepts and processes.
• play an active stewardship role by contributing to the success of your peers, accepting and demonstrating collective responsibility for the success of the ACCC, engaging constructively to support corporate initiatives and policies, and balancing local and broader agency priorities to seek the best outcomes for the agency.
• identify long-term opportunities, consider emerging trends and the whole-of-government agenda, and formulate strategies, plans and priorities which are underpinned by robust analysis and investigation.
• establish and ensure key governance requirements are met in terms of external audit, financial management and procurement.
• establish and oversee appropriate systems and internal controls are in place to safeguard the Agency’s money and property.
• provide clear and informative financial analysis and advice to management to enable effective decision making.
• manage ACCC’s property portfolio in accordance with the organisation’s needs and appropriate guidelines, regulations and legislation. This includes ensuring effective operation of our offices to support a secure, safe and healthy work environment and minimising ACCC’s impact on our environment.

About you

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• high level leadership and management skills (including intellectual leadership) and superior people management skills, including supporting learning and capability development in a complex and fast paced organisation.
• superior stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, including the ability to represent and negotiate on behalf of the department.
• a proven ability to engage constructively to support agency initiatives and policies, building relationships across an agency and balancing local and broader agency priorities to seek the best outcomes for the agency.
• an outstanding track record in leading and delivering high quality financial advice in a complex and sensitive environment, including adopting innovative approaches to difficult issues as appropriate.
• CA, CPA or tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, plus extensive accounting experience at the senior level.

 

Successful applicants will undertake pre-employment screening checks, including a criminal history check, and will be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the Australian Public Service. You may also be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline or a Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret) level security clearance.

 

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How to apply

You will be asked to describe how you embody the APS leadership behaviours, how you propose to achieve the targets in the SES charter as well as how you will deliver on the activities outlined in the Candidate Kit in 500 words or less and upload your resume (maximum 3 pages).

 

Salary: Total reward (including superannuation) from $267,502

Contact Officer: Sarah Proudfoot, Acting CEO sarah.proudfoot@accc.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:00 pm (AEST), Monday 13 May 2024

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