The Adviser Business Services is responsible for co-ordinating all activities associated with the trust account and accounts payable functions and general administrative functions of the Centre.

Job details

In this role you will:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Centre's Administration area
• Supervision of general administrative staff
• Records management
• Maintain high level knowledge of the telephone system
• Fleet management
• Office accommodation
• Review and evaluate administrative systems and recommend improvements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Liaise with the General Manager and other members of the senior management team and provide advice on the administrative aspects of the facility's operations.
• Act as the Site Administrator for the facility.
• Oversee and monitor the trust account and accounts payable functions of the Centre.
• Monitor the financial performance of the Centre and provide advice to the Correctional Manager, Business Services regarding significant variances to budget.
• Check and authorise documentation for discharge and/or transfer of inmates' trust monies and valuables and oversee the preparation of documentation associated with the disposal of inmates' unclaimed cash and valuables.
• Validate accounts payable transactions before payment release authorised.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Experience in financial functions and managing administration functions
• Ability to supervise staff
• Experience in managing and co-ordinating a wide range of account management functions
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills for liaising with management and staff at all levels, to gain commitments and negotiate service delivery, priorities, deadlines, resources and other relevant issues
• Experience with the use of financial management systems (SAP would be an advantage)
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the position
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced by the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a range of competing interests

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 559916 24 - Role Description (PDF, 4.47MB)
  
  
  559916 24 - Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)