At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial management and administration for the Australia Awards Global Support Unit.
- Company: Join Palladium, a global leader in development and consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in accounting or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
The Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective financial management and administration of the Australia Awards Global Support Unit (GSU), contributing to the successful delivery of program operations across the Australia Awards portfolio.
Working closely with GSU teams, DFAT stakeholders, service providers and implementing partners, you will support financial administration activities, grants disbursements, budget monitoring and financial reporting requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and documentation, supporting compliance obligations, and contributing to strong financial governance across the program.
You will assist with budget management, financial reporting, audit processes and the implementation of financial procedures that promote accountability, transparency and value for money. The role also supports the efficient coordination of financial and administrative processes to ensure program resources are managed effectively and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting high-quality program delivery through strong financial management practices.
About the Program: The Australia Awards Global Support Unit (GSU) is an initiative designed to enhance the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) international scholarship program delivery by providing operational, technical and analytical services to DFAT.
Responsibilities:
- Support the effective financial management of the Australia Awards Global Support Unit (GSU), ensuring financial processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with DFAT and Palladium requirements.
- Manage financial administration activities, including invoice processing, reconciliations, cost coding, grants disbursement and payment verification.
- Contribute to budget monitoring, financial reporting and audit activities, supporting strong financial governance and compliance across the program.
- Provide responsive financial help desk support to DFAT, implementing partners and program stakeholders, resolving issues and maintaining accurate records.
- Work collaboratively with finance, HR, business services and IT teams to support the effective delivery of integrated support services.
- Support the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and procedures, promoting accountability, transparency and value for money.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Finance Manager.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications or its equivalent, in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in financial administrative support of projects and/or organisations.
- Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office programs, in particular MS Word and Excel to a high level of proficiency.
- Capability in the use of information system/s for efficient and seamless program administration.
- High level of attention to detail including accurate data management.
- A positive client focus.
- Effective interpersonal and social skills including cross-cultural experience and communication skills, and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Well-developed and proactive support, diagnostic, problem solving and troubleshooting skills competency and ability to implement solutions as appropriate.
How we work here: At Palladium, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contribution matters. We offer opportunities for professional growth through diverse projects, mentoring and development pathways, alongside flexible ways of working that support wellbeing and work-life integration.
Location: Canberra, Australia
Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for an initial period of 12 months to provide maternity leave coverage.
Work rights: This role is open to candidates who are currently based in Australia and hold valid Australian work rights. Visa sponsorship, relocation support, and relocation-related allowances are not available for this position.
We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce that strengthens the support we provide. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and people with disabilities.
Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engaged salary and benefits.
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