Senior Assessment Officer, Provider Financial Viability

Description:

Who we are
We are Australia's National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.
What we do
We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.
Why we do it
We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies.
ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge.
Visit our website for more information about ASQA , including our role and how we regulate.
The key duties of the position include
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Assessment Officer, Provider Financial Viability who will be responsible for a range of tasks.
Key responsibilities include:

• actively monitor VET providers that are exhibiting financial risks
• undertake risk assessments of VET providers in accordance with the Financial Viability Risk Assessment Requirements Instrument 2021
• prepare financial analysis reports that provide well-reasoned advice on VET providers exhibiting financial risks, ensuring analyses identifies recommendations and next steps
• contribute to initiatives that support VET providers to identify and implement strategies to improve their financial performance
• contribute to process improvements, including inputting to revisions to ASQA's approach to the assessment of VET provider financial viability and conduct - and preparing work instructions and standard operating procedures
• work collaboratively with other team members and participate in peer reviewing financial analysis reports
• support the Assistant Director, Financial Viability by identifying and escalating risks and emerging issues in a timely manner.

Skills and experience
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• experience undertaking financial risk and viability analyses and presenting findings in reports that are easy for a variety of audiences to understand
• the ability to interpret and apply legislation to determine whether VET providers are complying with regulatory obligations
• the ability to work independently, with limited instruction, to deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes
• stakeholder engagement skills that demonstrate an ability to build professional relationships internally within ASQA and externally with VET providers and other government agencies
• strong analytical and written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory

• Professional accounting qualification (i.e. CA, CPA).

We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences.
What we offer
You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career.
You will have access to:

• generous leave entitlements
• a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases)
• 15.4% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• health and wellbeing events throughout the year
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members
• a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance
• additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period.

Benefits of working in the APS

• Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives.
• Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you.
• Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
• Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities.
• Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.