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Systems Officer – Finance

The Australian Sports Commission plays a central leadership role in the development and operations of the Australian sport sector and acts as the leading sports agency in Australia, building collaboration, alignment and effectiveness within the Australian sport sector. The Finance Branch is responsible for driving strategic financial management across the ASC through a broad range of financial management services. Specifically, the finance branch is responsible for: payment and receipt processing; taxation and legislative compliance; statutory reporting; treasury; management of the ASC capital and operating budgets with the Government financial framework; and ensuring a strong internal control framework is maintained around financial processes and financial systems.The Finance Team are looking for a new team member to support and maintain the ASC’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), TechnolgyOne Financials, providing assistance with finance system maintenance in accordance with relevant frameworks. To be considered for this role, you will have extensive experience in systems help desk support, have a strong working knowledge of the TechnologyOne enterprise resource platform, and have a detailed understanding of financial processes. You will also have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. The way things are done are very important to our team, so the successful candidate will be required to actively promote and role model the ASC’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork.To be successful in the role, you have to:With broad direction from the Assistant Director – Financial Systems, deliver  the Section/Program operational agenda to achieve business outcomes. This  includes:  • Provision of Help Desk support for the FMIS, ensuring appropriate user     maintenance, trouble shooting and system enhancements are undertaken    to minimise disruption to the day to day activities of the ASC;• Supporting and maintaining existing ASC finance systems to facilitate       operations, ensuring the security and integrity of financial data;• Assisting with end of month system rollover processes and reporting;• Assisting with system enhancements and upgrades, including testing and    training;• Maintaining and updating relevant documentation and forms related to the    FMIS;• Initiating new processes and practices where appropriate to support the    correct use of the finance system; and• Providing assistance and coaching to staff and employees as required in    relation to the use of the system.  Actively participate in the implementation and delivery of policies, guidelines and other resources to achieve business outcomes for the ASC.Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity,      Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change,    effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC.Salary range = $76,852 - $88,759 per annum + up to 15.4% superannuation.Please note the ASC operates under The Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Australian Public Service terms and conditions of employment. If you have any questions regarding movements from the APS to the ASC please call People & Culture.Employment benefits include access to priority onsite Childcare placements, free parking facilities and use of on-site gymnasium.Applications close 5.00pm AEDT Thursday, 4 March 2021 (no late applications will be accepted).To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.Attachments: Job DescriptionAcknowledgement of CountryThe Australian Sports Commission, incorporating Sport Australia and the AIS, pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to Australian society and sport. Job Description Australia - ACT ACT

Systems Officer - Finance

  • Work for Australia's leading sporting agency
  • Great location - Free parking
  • Permanent position & fantastic team culture

The Australian Sports Commission plays a central leadership role in the development and operations of the Australian sport sector and acts as the leading sports agency in Australia, building collaboration, alignment and effectiveness within the Australian sport sector. The Finance Branch is responsible for driving strategic financial management across the ASC through a broad range of financial management services. Specifically, the finance branch is responsible for: payment and receipt processing; taxation and legislative compliance; statutory reporting; treasury; management of the ASC capital and operating budgets with the Government financial framework; and ensuring a strong internal control framework is maintained around financial processes and financial systems.

The Finance Team are looking for a new team member to support and maintain the ASC’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), TechnolgyOne Financials, providing assistance with finance system maintenance in accordance with relevant frameworks. To be considered for this role, you will have extensive experience in systems help desk support, have a strong working knowledge of the TechnologyOne enterprise resource platform, and have a detailed understanding of financial processes. You will also have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. The way things are done are very important to our team, so the successful candidate will be required to actively promote and role model the ASC’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Teamwork.

To be successful in the role, you have to:

  1. With broad direction from the Assistant Director – Financial Systems, deliver  the Section/Program operational agenda to achieve business outcomes. This  includes: 
    • Provision of Help Desk support for the FMIS, ensuring appropriate user 
       maintenance, trouble shooting and system enhancements are undertaken
       to minimise disruption to the day to day activities of the ASC;
    • Supporting and maintaining existing ASC finance systems to facilitate   
       operations, ensuring the security and integrity of financial data;
    • Assisting with end of month system rollover processes and reporting;
    • Assisting with system enhancements and upgrades, including testing and
       training;
    • Maintaining and updating relevant documentation and forms related to the
       FMIS;
    • Initiating new processes and practices where appropriate to support the
       correct use of the finance system; and
    • Providing assistance and coaching to staff and employees as required in
       relation to the use of the system.  
  2. Actively participate in the implementation and delivery of policies, guidelines 
    and other resources to achieve business outcomes for the ASC.
  3. Actively promote and role model the ASC values of Excellence, Integrity,      
    Respect and Teamwork, and contribute to positive organisational change,    effective communication, and continuous improvement at the ASC.

Salary range = $76,852 - $88,759 per annum + up to 15.4% superannuation.

Please note the ASC operates under The Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Australian Public Service terms and conditions of employment. If you have any questions regarding movements from the APS to the ASC please call People & Culture.

Employment benefits include access to priority onsite Childcare placements, free parking facilities and use of on-site gymnasium.

Applications close 5.00pm AEDT Thursday, 4 March 2021 (no late applications will be accepted).

To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Attachments: Job Description

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission, incorporating Sport Australia and the AIS, pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to Australian society and sport.

 

Please download the job description and then hit the "Apply Now" button. You will need to upload your CV/Resume and then complete the online application form. The application form will include these questions:

  • Describe how your personal attributes will contribute to our team and enhance relationships with stakeholders
  • Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position
  • Please list your key relevant achievements
  • The SportAus Way, is how we describe our organisational culture. Please describe how you would demonstrate the SportAus Way?

If you have any questions after reading the job description please contact Nicole O'Mally on (02) 6214 1156 for a confidential discussion, quoting reference number JN 908.
If you experience any technical issues please contact People & Culture on (02) 6214 1328 or people@ausport.gov.au

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