Branch Business Manager

The job

The position of Business Manager, Science and ANBG Branch is a key role responsible for the oversight and delivery of a range of business and financial management functions across the Branch. The job includes:

• Oversee business and financial management for the Branch, working closely with the Branch Head and Directors, and providing regular updates and reporting to the Branch leadership team.
• Coordinate the finance and business-related staff in the Branch to deliver effective, accurate, timely and compliant financial and business management, including supervision of expenditure, revenue and capital funds, ASL, contract management, and MOUs.
• Develop and contribute to business improvement strategies for the Branch and to strategic planning for longer-term initiatives that seek to improve the efficient and effective operation of the Branch.
• Work closely with Parks Australia and DCCEEW Finance teams, including the Parks Australia CFO and Deputy CFO to support budgeting, forecasting and financial management processes and reporting, and represent the Branch in finance discussions.
• Provide high-quality advice regarding financial status and budget tracking, and handle queries/forecasts between the Branch and Parks Australia & DCCEEW Finance.
• Be proactive in business management and financial activities such as budget forecasting and end of month/quarterly reviews and support the development of section and Branch operational plan budgets.
• Provide advice on the business and finance aspects of developing contractual agreements and MOUs, revenue options, cost recovery and/or business operating models, and maintain reconciliations for externally funded Branch projects.
• Oversee and track Branch ASL and staffing data, and provide updates to support finance and HR management and data queries.
• Assist branch staff with guidance and advice to ensure compliance with financial and business-related policies, procedures and rule, and develop and maintain internal financial procedures.
• Support the Branch Head and executive through the preparation of briefings, submissions or other materials, and contribution to corporate documentation, and through the provision of expert advice.
• Manage office accommodation including oversight of leases and engagement with external providers, and coordinate or assist with Branch and ANBG site business related operations as required.

What you’ll gain from the experience

The Business Manager, Science and ANBG Branch is responsible for the oversight and delivery of a business and financial management functions across the Branch. The role offers a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity to provide business and finance expertise and management to enable effective delivery of a diverse range of programs and projects across Australia, and for running the ANBG site and associated assets and scientific facilities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Knowledge and experience:

• A track record of cultivating productive working relationships across a branch structure or equivalent and of building relationships with relevant areas in the broader organisation.
• Demonstrated expertise and skills in financial management appropriate to managing budgets across operational and capital areas, and multiple cost centres, preferably including experience in TechnologyOne systems.
• The ability to work in a complex and diverse environment across program and project delivery, site operations and physical infrastructure.
• A working knowledge of CPRs, delegations and procurement frameworks, contract development and management and MOU development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality business and finance support, and accurate and timely financial and business advice to senior staff and executive.

Skills and capabilities:

• Relevant business management and financial skills including budget and cost centre management, financial forecasting, contract and MOU development and management, and familiarity with CPRs.
• Demonstrated ability to provided leadership and coordination, take a service orientated and “can do” approach and be a great team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to build rapport and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to critically evaluate and analyse information and data and translate into actionable insights.
• The ability to deal with complexity and make progress in changing environments.

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Finance, Business Management or Business Administration.

Eligibility and other requirements

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

Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

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.