Job Description
Within Shared Services Finance, Finance Operations is a customer focused business area that works collaboratively with stakeholders and partners in the delivery of integrated finance service operations on behalf of the ACT Government, to strengthen its business partnership arrangements across the directorates and ACT entities. Included are the functions of accounts payable, business intelligence & banking initiatives, as well as management of the Whole of Government Banking Services Agreement.
We currently have a permanent vacancy for a highly organised, driven and motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant Director, Business Intelligence. Reporting to the Director, Business Intelligence & Banking Initiatives, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing, monitoring and overseeing a range of business intelligence and business improvement tools and activities, including Microsoft PowerBI Dashboards and equivalents, across the Finance Operations domain. Through this, you will support Shared Services Finance’s delivery of efficient and responsive financial services for our customers and stakeholders through improving data quality, as well as standardisation in processes, across Finance Operations.
To be successful in this role, you will require a strong knowledge and understanding of the strategic requirements of an area focused on finance operations processing, service delivery and customer experience. You should also have experience in the development, management and oversight of a range of business intelligence and other business/process improvement tools and activities.
The successful applicant will require an advanced ability to understand and process financial and other complex information, uncover patterns and relationships, and apply this to problem solving. You will also need to be able to build and maintain ongoing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
It would be highly desirable, but not essential, for you to have:
Previous experience in business intelligence and/or business improvement in either a government or private enterprise; and
Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in finance, business or another relevant discipline.
Notes: A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. This position has moved to a workplace designed for Activity-Based Working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from suitable candidates and must include a supporting written pitch of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating your skills and experience, including relevant examples, specific to the criteria listed under the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities sections in the attached Position Description.
Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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We currently have a permanent vacancy for a highly organised, driven and motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant Director, Business Intelligence. Reporting to the Director, Business Intelligence & Banking Initiatives, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing, monitoring and overseeing a range of business intelligence and business improvement tools and activities, including Microsoft PowerBI Dashboards and equivalents, across the Finance Operations domain. Through this, you will support Shared Services Finance’s delivery of efficient and responsive financial services for our customers and stakeholders through improving data quality, as well as standardisation in processes, across Finance Operations.
To be successful in this role, you will require a strong knowledge and understanding of the strategic requirements of an area focused on finance operations processing, service delivery and customer experience. You should also have experience in the development, management and oversight of a range of business intelligence and other business/process improvement tools and activities.
The successful applicant will require an advanced ability to understand and process financial and other complex information, uncover patterns and relationships, and apply this to problem solving. You will also need to be able to build and maintain ongoing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
It would be highly desirable, but not essential, for you to have:
Previous experience in business intelligence and/or business improvement in either a government or private enterprise; and
Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in finance, business or another relevant discipline.
Notes: A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. This position has moved to a workplace designed for Activity-Based Working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from suitable candidates and must include a supporting written pitch of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating your skills and experience, including relevant examples, specific to the criteria listed under the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities sections in the attached Position Description.
Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
#LI-DNI
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Director, Business Intelligence Full-Time Permanent position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.