Major Project Accounting Officer - Canberra, Australia - Murray Darling Basin Authority

Murray Darling Basin Authority

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Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Ongoing or Non-ongoing
- $92,023 - $101,281 plus 15.4% superannuation

Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge or Wodonga

Who are we:

With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.

Our most important work is to:

prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources

- operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
- measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
- supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
- advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
- provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
- engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.

Who are we looking for
The

Major Project Accounting Officer will:

Advise on project financial governance and compliance, capitalisation plans, delegations, and accountabilities.
Collect, review, and analyse major project financial information from the financial management system (TechnologyOne).
Provide independent analysis and advice on project financial performance, risks, pressures, and opportunities.
Support project managers with reviewing budgets, regular reporting and forecasting processes.
Coordinate and quality assure project reconciliations and responses for statutory reporting and audit requirements.
Provide financial project management (and other related financial) training to other employees across the organisation.
Provide day to day advice and development of junior team members.
Support the finance team on any other related financial administrative duties as required.

Why work for us?

Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.
Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
Enjoy a worklife balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.
Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
Nonattendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.
Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.
Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.

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