• 12-month fixed term contract with flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to establish a new finance and administration capability.
• Own and improve critical supplier, contract and financial governance processes across a large and complex technology vendor portfolio.
• Broad exposure across Finance, Procurement, Vendor Management and Technology teams within one of Australia's most respected institutions.

About the team

Network Services forms part of the Information Technology Department and is responsible for managing critical network and telecommunications services that support the Bank's operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network Services, this newly created role will provide dedicated finance and administration support across a diverse portfolio of technology and telecommunications suppliers. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, technical managers and external vendors to improve financial governance, contract administration, reporting and supplier management processes.

In addition to supplier and financial administration, the role will support team governance reporting, records management and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across finance, procurement, administration and business operations while helping to improve processes, strengthen governance outcomes and support a high-performing technology team.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Validate and reconcile supplier invoices, purchase orders and contract documentation.
• Coordinate contract renewals, extensions and vendor administration activities.
• Monitor contract utilisation, expenditure, funding consumption and renewal obligations.
• Prepare regular management reports, dashboards and briefing material to support decision making.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation to meet audit and compliance requirements.
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, reporting and financial controls.
• Support the preparation and administration of budgets, forecasts and financial planning activities.
• Maintain document repositories, procedures and operational records to ensure information remains accurate and current.
• General administrative activity as required.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in finance administration, accounts payable, procurement administration, contract administration or commercial operations.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing invoices, purchase orders, contracts and supplier records.
• Experience preparing reports, dashboards and management information for operational or governance purposes.
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work across multiple business areas.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities, with experience using data to identify trends and support decision making.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow issues through to resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting a busy operational team.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous improvement.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward.

Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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