The role

As part of the Travel and Cards Team, you’ll gain practical experience in delivering financial services in a busy, customer-focused environment. You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Build your knowledge of Australian Government travel arrangements and departmental policies Strengthen travel arrangement skills.
• Develop hands-on skills in Expense8 and TechOne.
• Strengthen your communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Enhance your reporting and analytical skills through preparing and reviewing regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Contribute to business improvements that support efficient processes and a positive customer experience.

For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there. 

Job description

The Finance Division supports the department to be efficient, effective, and financially sustainable through our advice and services to the department. The division provides financial and management advice and support to the department, the offices of the ministers and assistant ministers. The division delivers on business objectives through the provision of high-quality customer service, advice and support, with consideration to the government’s tight fiscal environment, its policy objectives and the department’s imperative to maintain financial sustainability.

The Financial Services Branch is responsible for ensuring a high-quality financial environment for the department through robust governance, policy and processes. The branch delivers financial operations, financial policies and frameworks, procurement and contract management, grants, accounts payable and receivable, treasury management, travel and credit card management.

The position is within the Travel and Cards Team. The Travel and Cards Team are responsible for providing travel, corporate credit card and expense management system advice and support to the department.

Eligibility requirements

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period. 

Notes

We currently have several vacancies available for immediate filling in both an ongoing and non-ongoing capacity. A merit pool for filling the same or similar positions may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.