Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here. The key duties of the position include The Support Officer, ICT Finance Administration plays an important role to provide support to the ICT Service Management Section. In this role you will work closely with the Team Leader, ICT Finance Administration to provide professional finance, vendor and procurement advice and assist in the financial management of multiple ICT contracts and suppliers within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) model. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships are essential. You will interpret and provide advice within the ICT Service Management Team based on legislation, policy and procedures. You organise your workflow and make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility, have an eye for detail and focus on identifying improvement opportunities to streamline processes and services to reduce resource effort and improve on business outcomes. In this role you will: Work as part of a team, contributing to achieve team goals. Be responsive to and ensure the resolution of customer and vendor enquiries and requests. Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Manage a shared mailbox for the ICT Service Management team. Provide administration support services to the ICT Services Management team. Assist the Team Leader, Finance and Procurement to undertake quality assurance activities to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of information related to: reviewing quotes coordinating the execution of maintenance renewals and work orders entering contracts and generating Purchase Orders in the Financial Management and Information System certifying and processing invoices for payment assist in budget formulation, financial reporting including end-of-month accruals and budget forecasting Undertake minor ICT procurement activities. Prepare correspondence, reports, and internal communication content as required. To be successful in the role you will: Be self-motivated, cooperative and resourceful. Have highly developed organisational skills. Have good oral and written communication skills. Listen to, identify and understand stakeholder expectations and concerns. Be a good problem solver and enjoy implementing improvements. Be resilient and adapt well to changes in work requirements. Be committed to delivering quality outcomes. Be open to feedback and seek guidance when required. Be confident using common Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Excellent communication and consultation skills. Experience working as part of a professional team in a dynamic, customer centred environment. Sound understanding of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role. To Apply Please visit thecareers pageof our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages) A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Melissa Panataleo on (02) 6249 9469 or email Melissa.Pantaleoga.gov.au To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.