Finance and Contracts Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $89, 134 - $102, 600 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full Time, Fixed Term up to 12 months

• Be part of a unique initiative between the Commonwealth Government and the Australian National University (ANU)
• Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Finance and Contracts Officer with demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Enjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team

About Us
The National Security College (NSC) is a joint venture between the ANU and the Commonwealth Government and sits within the Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific at the ANU. The NSC aims to lift security capabilities and foster communities of practice through executive and professional development, academic teaching and research, futures analysis, policy engagement, dialogue and outreach.

Read more about NSC: https://nsc.crawford.anu.edu.au/

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the ANU National Security College’s Business Management team.  We are seeking a Finance and Contracts Officer to support the business needs of the College under the broad direction of the Business Operations Manager.  In this role you will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project finance, ensuring adherence to regulations and funding guidelines. Additionally, you'll provide assistance to NSC staff and students with grant and contract administration, both pre- and post-award, and support the Business Operations Manager with budgeting, financial reporting, and expenditure management.

This position is offered on a fixed term, up to 12-month appointment. 

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field with demonstrated experience in financial and contract management in a complex organisation or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications/training. This position requires sound knowledge of contemporary financial practices, analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience drafting complex financial reports and making recommendations on solutions.

To excel in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high attention to detail, proven organizational skills, and demonstrated experience in contract management. Given the focus on financial management in this role, advanced Excel skills as well as experience using Enterprise Systems and TM1 are highly sought after.

You will be expected to show initiative, working effectively both independently and as part of the Business Management team. You will liaise with staff, students and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment, being the NSC’s point of contact for financial and contract related enquiries.

Given the nature of the NSC as a Commonwealth-ANU joint initiative dealing with national security agencies, candidates for this role must be eligible to attain an Australian Government security clearance.

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Contracts and Projects Manager, Joanne Sutherland – T: +61 2 6125 8954, E: joanne.sutherland@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Additionally, the successful candidate must be eligible to attain an Australian Government security clearance.