Position Description Position Title Senior Finance Officer Organisation Unit Finance, Corporate Services Classification APS Level 5–6 Immediate Manager Chief Financial Officer Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 18 months with the Term possibility of extension to a maximum term of 3 years Status Full-time or part-time Location Melbourne Review date October 2018 About AIFS We are the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the Australian Government’s key independent research body and advisor in the area of family wellbeing, based in Melbourne. Our work increases understanding about the factors that help Australian families thrive, or that are barriers to their wellbeing. We produce research about works for families’ and make it ‘what accessible to decision makers, practitioners and the general public. AIFS Values As an Australian Public Service agency, we uphold the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct. In addition, our organisational Values and Behaviours shape our culture and guide us towards achieving our purpose. Our Values are: Champions of our Work and Each Other We want everyone’s boat to rise: we take collective pride in each other’s work and success. Excellence for Impact We are committed to producing excellent work that makes a difference for families. Fearless and Curious Explorers We value experimentation, creativity and ongoing learning. Honest and Respectful Conversations We are authentic and have meaningful conversations, including the tough ones. Seeing the Lighter Side We collegiality, humour and fun. Team background The Finance Team is responsible for managing all strategic and operational financial activities and functions for AIFS. The team supports the Institutes’ leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, and to report against the strategic goals that determine the Institutes’ future directions. As such, the Finance Team embodies our organisational values and behaviours.
Position Description Position Title Senior Finance Officer Organisation Unit Finance, Corporate Services Classification APS Level 5–6 Immediate Manager Chief Financial Officer Term Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 18 months with the possibility of extension to a maximum term of 3 years Status Full-time or part-time Location Melbourne Review date October 2018 About AIFS We are the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the Australian Government’s key independent research body and advisor in the area of family wellbeing, based in Melbourne. Our work increases understanding about the factors that help Australian families thrive, or that are barriers to their wellbeing. We produce research about ‘what works for families’ and make it accessible to decision makers, practitioners and the general public. AIFS Values As an Australian Public Service agency, we uphold the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct. In addition, our organisational Values and Behaviours shape our culture and guide us towards achieving our purpose. Our Values are: Champions of our Work and Each Other We want everyone’s boat to rise: we take collective pride in each other’s work and success. Excellence for Impact We are committed to producing excellent work that makes a difference for families. Fearless and Curious Explorers We value experimentation, creativity and ongoing learning. Honest and Respectful Conversations We are authentic and have meaningful conversations, including the tough ones. Seeing the Lighter Side We collegiality, humour and fun. Team background The Finance Team is responsible for managing all strategic and operational financial activities and functions for AIFS. The team supports the Institutes’ leaders to develop budgets and forecasts, and to report against the strategic goals that determine the Institutes’ future directions. As such, the Finance Team embodies our organisational values and behaviours.
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