Asset Officer

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• ​​​​​​Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency
• Provide accounting & external reporting support 
• Supportive, inclusive and flexible work environment.

We are seeking an Asset Officer to join our Central Assets Team that is part of the Financial Accounting and Investment branch of CSIRO Finance.  

In this key position you will be responsible for the efficiency and accurate processing of asset related requests, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring that the Central Assets Team is providing a value-add service to both internal and external customers

This position will also offer the opportunity to be exposed to other arms of the Financial Accounting and Investment Branch. 

• Contribute to the efficiency processing of asset related tasks using CSIRO’s systems, including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. 
• Identify, query, and resolve potential issues associated with requests. This includes the considerations of the implications of a range of alternatives in order to select the most appropriate response to a problem of familiar or recurring nature. 
• Accurate maintenance of asset related records.  
• Accurately undertake and complete work with appropriate prioritisation and time management, adding value and looking for improvements in processes to ensure a high-level service delivery and performance. 
• Build effective working relationships across the Finance function and wider CSIRO, working within and across team(s) to achieve objectives and deliverables. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in relation to requests made through the Central Assets Team. 

Location: Open to be based from Canberra, Sydney (Marsfield site preferred) and Brisbane (St Lucia site preferred)

Salary: AU$70,874 - AU$90,202 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years 

Reference: 96830

• A relevant accounting or finance certificate or working towards a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance  
• Demonstrated experience being proactive and using sound judgement and problem-solving skills to resolve issues 
• Pro-actively undertake and complete work with accuracy and timeliness including prioritisation of own tasks 
• Attention to detail and quality data input
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to work well within a team to provide a high level of customer service

Desirable:

• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

26 May 2024, 11:00pm AEST