FMIS Administrator. APS Level 5 Finance Corporate Management Group Ongoing Vacancy - Full-time Canberra $70,313 to $75,431 plus 15.

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1 FMIS Administrator APS Level 5 Finance Corporate Management Group Ongoing Vacancy - Full-time Canberra $70,313 to $75,431 plus 15.4% superannuation Contact Officer Sazzad Khandakar, Assistant Director - Finance, on Closing date Friday, 6 November 2015 year at 11:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) How to apply 1. In one combined word document include a. your completed Application Cover Sheet (the last page of this document), b. your responses addressing the selection criteria; and c. your resume outlining your work history, relevant qualifications and training. 2. Apply online - When applying you will be asked to upload your combined application and enter your personal details.

2 The Role Overview of the team The position is located in the Finance Team which is led by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).The Finance team is a critical partner in the delivery of customer focused services to Comcare. Delivery of effective budgeting, costing and pricing of services, provision of user friendly and up to date financial information to business and maintenance of a streamlined and effective business process are the key outcome areas. Overview of the role As the FMIS Administrator you will be required to ensure that TechnologyOne (FinanceOne), the financial management information system (FMIS), effectively supports Comcare s financial processes on a continuous basis. You will provide First Level support to users of the TechnologyOne via the FMIS Helpdesk. In addition to this you will also be involved in the further development of the system as opportunities are identified. Duty statement /Primary responsibilities 1. Ensure that the system is functioning correctly on a daily basis and undertake regular system administration activities. 2. Investigate and resolve technical issues which arise in the operation of the system. 3. Re-configure the system where necessary to support changes in business processes. 4. Providing help desk support for FinanceOne users and in particular provides close support to power users in the Financial Services Section. 5. Liaise with both the TechnologyOne Support Desk (external) and the Information Technology Team (internal) to resolve more complex system issues. 6. Conduct user training in the various modules of the system. 7. Assist in undertaking projects which enhance the functionality of the system. 8. Actively develop and maintain working relationships across the organisation which supports the effective operation of FinanceOne. 9. Participate in corporate learning and development activities. 10. Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the workplace. 11. Demonstrate and model safe attitudes, values and behaviours in order to uphold your health and safety duties. 12. Commit to, promote and model the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.

3 How to apply Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency and is the most important factor in determining whether your application will be short-listed. Your claims against each criterion should be no longer than a page. It is recommended that you address each selection criterion and provide evidence of your suitability. Give examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet the criterion. The STAR approach is one way of presenting information against selection criteria. For each criteria think about the following and use these points to form sentences: Situation: Set the context by describing the circumstance whether you used the skills or qualities and gained the experience. Task: What was your role? Approach: What did you do and how did you do it? Result: for? What did you achieve? What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying For more information on how to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service please go to: The Selection Process Comcare uses a competitive merit process. This process will likely take approximately six weeks for short listing, interviewing, reference checking and offers to be made. Eligibility and specific conditions of employment 1. Australian citizenship 2. Character clearance (police records check) 3. Health assessment 4. Six months probationary period For information on conditions of employment, please refer to our website

4 Selection Criteria The following selection criteria are based on the Australian Public Service Commission s Integrated Leadership System (ILS). 1. Shapes strategic thinking Demonstrated ability to undertake a technical role as a FMIS administrator preferably with experience of the FinanceOne system; Ability to assist in projects which enhance the functionality of FinanceOne to further support Comcare s business processes; and 2. Achieves results Demonstrates good problem solving skills in resolving technical issues and able to work closely with specialists to solve issues that are of a more complex nature. Works within agreed priorities and works independently on routine tasks. 3. Cultivates productive working relationships Builds and sustains positive relationships with colleagues and customers. Able to run basic instructional training sessions for small groups of staff. 4. Exemplifies personal drive and integrity Consistently delivers sustained effort and hard work to achieve outcomes. Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability. 5. Communicates with influence Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; Negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. What we offer Comcare offers employees attractive employment conditions, including:

5 RecruitAbility Scheme Comcare is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme means you will be progressed to further assessment if you declare you have a disability (according to the definition below), opt into the scheme, and meet the minimum requirements for the position. How do I opt into the RecruitAbility scheme? You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme in the Diversity section of the application form. You must answer yes to the question asking if you would like to participate in the scheme. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you in the scheme. To help improve the scheme, you will be asked to participate in a short online evaluation at a later stage in the selection process. The evaluation activity is anonymous, completely confidential and will not affect the selection process in any way. Reasonable adjustments We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please ask us if you need any adjustments made (recruitment@comcare.gov.au).

6 Details about the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at the Australian Public Service Commission s website ( What do we mean by disability? For the purposes of the scheme, disability is: A limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months and restricts everyday activities. This includes: loss of sight (not corrected by glasses or contact lenses) loss of hearing where communication is restricted, or, an aid to assist with or substitute for hearing is used speech difficulties shortness of breath or breathing difficulties causing restriction chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort causing restriction blackouts, fits, or loss of consciousness difficulty learning or understanding incomplete use of arms or fingers difficulty gripping or holding things incomplete use of feet or legs nervous or emotional condition causing restriction restriction in physical activities or in doing physical work disfigurement or deformity mental illness or condition requiring help or supervision long-term effects of head injury, stroke or other brain damage causing restriction receiving treatment or medication for any other long-term conditions or ailments and still restricted any other long-term conditions resulting in a restriction. The two parts of the definition are the presence of a limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities; and the expected longevity of the condition (6 months or more). This also includes episodic conditions. The definition covers many types of disability listed. You do not need evidence of your disability to opt into the scheme, but you are making a declaration to the APS that you meet the definition.

7 Application Cover Sheet APS Level 5, FMIS Administrator, Corporate Management Group Location Which location are you applying for? Click box to select an option Canberra Title Surname Birth Date (optional) Given Name Address Preferred Name State Postcode Contact Number(s) (M) (W) (H) Address Current Employer Position Title Are you currently working in the Australian Public Service? Substantive Level Acting Level AGS Number Are you an Australian Citizen? Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency or Parliament Service? If yes, please advise of the redundancy benefit period expiry date Have you ever been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? If yes, please specify employer s name. Do you have a disability? Do you require any special arrangements to be made for assessment e.g. interview? If yes, a member of the selection panel will contact you for more details If you have a disability (according to the definition on the pages above), do you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme, and understand your application will need to be assessed as having met minimum requirements for the position? Please provide two referees who have supervised and assessed your performance within the workplace (with one current referee required) Name Name Relationship Contact Relationship Contact