Chief Financial Officer

About the National Anti-Corruption Commission The NACC enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting, and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral. Working with us This is an exciting time to join the NACC. We are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service. NACC staff work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical. Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions. The key duties of the position include: Reporting to the General Manager Enabling Services, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead and deliver key financial outcomes and priorities for the NACC. The role operates as a trusted business partner in a sensitive, complex, and developing work environment. The CFO will be responsible for providing advice to the agency on a range of strategic initiatives, investments and business needs as well as legislative and regulatory compliance. The CFO’s responsibilities are part of the core enabling functions of the NACC and will need strong leadership skills and an ability to engender trust and respect, which are complemented by a commitment to integrity and probity, sound judgement and a strong focus on results. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the General Manager Enabling Services branch. Key activities of this position include: Lead and manage a small and diverse team to deliver NACC’s financial and budget management objectives through building capability within the team and across the NACC. Build sustainable and productive professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through clear communication to influence outcomes. Be responsible for NACC travel, travel policy and lead the implementation of the new travel and expense management system. Lead financial management, procurement, accounting operations and reporting to meet the Commission’s obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). Prepare financial information including Portfolio Budget Statements as well as monthly and annual financial statements to meet the NACC’s statutory reporting obligations. Provide clear and informative strategic financial analysis and advice to NACC Executive and key governance committees to enable effective decision making. Play an active stewardship role by contributing to the success of your peers, accepting and demonstrating collective responsibility for the success of the NACC, engaging constructively to support corporate initiatives and policies, and balancing local and broader NACC priorities to seek the best outcomes. Work collaboratively across the branch to lead and manage activities resulting from any structural changes implemented to meet the needs of the NACC. Represent the NACC at portfolio and/or whole of government enabling services fora. The NACC is a small agency. In addition to these activities, from time to time you may be asked to undertake tasks that are outside your usual span of duties but that are within the range of your capabilities. Supporting one another in this way provides opportunities for exposure across the agency and is an integral part of the NACC’s positive workplace culture. Eligibility Employment with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is subject to the following conditions: Citizenship – Applicants must be an Australian Citizen. Security Clearance – This is a Designated Security Assessment Position (DSAP). The occupant of this position must obtain and retain an AGSVA security clearance to the specified level. Suitability assessment – The NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character. They must undergo a rigorous pre-employment suitability screening process that can be intrusive in nature including (but not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police, and financial checks. Probation - A probation period will apply to any new ongoing engagement to the Australian Public Service. Notes The NACC is a small, friendly, and inclusive workplace, promoting the APS Values and collaboration both within the agency and with our business partners. We encourage applications from the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position Benefits of Working for the NACC We offer attractive rewards and benefits to eligible employees, including: competitive rates of pay and 15.4% superannuation. generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers. an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. flexible working arrangements such as part-time work, flexible work hours, and technology to support working from home and similar arrangements. an option to purchase additional leave, up to 4 weeks per year. access to salary sacrificing, and access to studies assistance. The NACC provides a service allowance of $1,900 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) to non-SES employees which acknowledges the special requirements of working at the NACC. This allowance will increase to $1,972 effective 13 March 2025. This includes the need for high-level personal security assessments, the intrusion associated with notifying private financial and social interests and the necessity to engage in practices to prevent targeting by unlawful elements. Getting to know the National Anti-Corruption Commission The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is an independent Commonwealth agency that commenced in 2023. The NACC mission is to enhance integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.

Location: Barton, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025