Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency include:

• working closely with the finance team to facilitate and advise on the external budget process, including Central Budget Management System (CBMS) budgeting requirements, cabinet submissions and New Policy Proposals (NPP).
• providing high level support and advice to the CFO as the subject matter expert of TEQSA’s cost recovery arrangements and other strategic projects, as required. This includes having a robust understanding of the Australian Government Cost Recovery Framework and the financial inputs and drivers of cost recovery specific to TEQSA.
• overseeing the development and ongoing management of the internal budgeting and forecasting processes.
• preparing accurate and timely monthly management report, including variance analysis and commentary for operating financial performance, capital expenditure and financial performance of active projects, and contributing to the annual report.
• drafting financial reports and participating in briefing various stakeholders, including group directors, senior executive team, executive leadership team, CFO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
• building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• advising complex and/or sensitive issues and negotiating and influencing outcomes to achieve TEQSA’s objectives.
• managing property and facilities requirements, alongside the external property service provider.
• building team capabilities by providing leadership to team members, including setting the strategic direction of work priorities, monitoring workflows and resources, developing, coaching, and mentoring staff, resolving conflict, and managing performance.
• co-sharing the role of system administrator of Technology One and other finance applications

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Qualifications and experience
• A tertiary qualification(s) in an accounting or finance discipline.
• Membership of a professional accounting body (such as CPA/CA), or working towards a professional qualification, will be highly regarded.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Melbourne or Canberra (other locations may be considered).

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.