Full job description
Canberra
Applications close 06 September
About the Department
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within a great, diverse, professional team, and contribute to the ongoing improvements in the section.

The team works closely with other areas in the CFO division, to deliver quality service and support to the Department.

The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join as an APS2 Finance/Administration Officer within the Chief Finance Officer Division. The role is part time and can be either ongoing or non-ongoing. The role is based in Canberra.

Please note - This role is being advertised as an Affirmative Measures recruitment under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with autism spectrum disorder.

Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:


Data processing skills.
Data analysis skills.
Good attention to detail and a professional approach.
A willingness to work within a team environment.
Desired but not mandatory:


Experience in using financial software and systems.
What you will do
In this role you will:


undertake simple data analysis.
undertake data entry.
Contribute to the operations of the work area.
undertake various administrative tasks as required.
Eligibility
This vacancy is open only to people with a specific type of disability - autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their diagnosis to confirm their eligibility. More information about Affirmative Measures is available here .

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes
This position will be offered as ongoing or non-ongoing.

If the position is offered as non-ongoing, this will be for a specified term of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension of up to 18 months.

Should a non-ongoing position become ongoing, then a merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 300 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact [email protected] or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Megan Skinner on 02 6243 7555 or via email on [email protected]

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