Australian Government Department of Defence Jobs (2)

The Role

Defence Finance Group (DFG) is seeking experienced and enthusiastic finance professionals to join the Fleet & Maritime finance team for a current vacancy in Henderson, WA and possible future vacancies in Rockingham and Garden Island, WA.

In this role, you will work independently, undertaking a range of financial tasks and activities, including the provision of financial data analysis, identification of financial risks and opportunities, and developing a sound understanding of cost drivers and impacts on capability achievement.

Some of the key duties of this role are :

• Provide financial management support, assist with budget preparation and financial performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with Defence objectives.
• Understand and provide advice on Defence and government financial management matters.
• Apply financial management knowledge and undertake objective and systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions based on evidence.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and stakeholders, and actively participate in team work and group activities.

About our Team

We are a small and dynamic team working collaboratively with our clients within Navy, the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), and the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).

The Navy Finance teams are geographically dispersed around Australia, supporting internal and external clients across the organisation, and dedicated to the provision of high quality financial services.

Our Ideal Candidate

Do you like the idea of a role that combines a passion for finance and numbers with people? Our ideal candidate will have commenced a career in accounting / finance related fields in the private or public sectors that will give you a range of transferable skills to Defence.

You have strong communication skills and client engagement capabilities, and you are naturally suited to explaining complex financial information to a broad range of clients.

You enjoy learning about the people and business areas you support, are committed to learning and enjoy using technology to enable smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Other competencies we are targeting include :

• Improvement focus, strong results orientation, and seeks to add value through improving processes and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an analytical and flexible approach.
• Ability to influence with strong written and verbal communication across a broad variety of clients / financial literacy levels.

The Role

As a Security Psychologist you will be part of an innovative team embedded within the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

You will provide subject matter expertise, in relation to psychological advice, which informs the vetting process for Whole of Government National Security Clearances.

You will demonstrate sound decision making and judgement whilst conducting, consulting, and advising on, psychological assessments, and analyses, within an integrated workforce.

You will receive additional remuneration, above the APS 6 bandwidth, dependent on qualifications and approval, ranging from 15% - 40% of the standard APS 6 salary range.

You will also receive paid professional development opportunities, AHPRA registration, and APS membership(s).

The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace.

Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA).

This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review.

Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased.

It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence.

Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.

About our Team

AGSVA's Psychological Services is a small cohesive team in a highly dynamic and fast-paced work environment. We deliver high volumes of psychological assessments, and advice, as part of a Whole of Government personnel security vetting service.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an individual who is able to consult, advise on, and conduct, psychological assessments, and analyses, within an integrated workforce.

Knowledge of, and compliance with, psychological best practice including ethical, legal and professional standards are required.

The demonstrated ability to comply with legislative frameworks, government decision-making, and Defence’s mission and policy requirements are highly regarded.

As you will be responsible for interpreting and applying policy to practices and procedures, as well as providing subject matter expert advice to vetting staff, sound decision making and judgement are essential.