Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

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REFEREE REPORT (FORM D)

APS LEVEL 5

FINANCE OFFICER

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

INTEGRATED COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION SERVICES DIVISION

CANBERRA

The purpose of this referee report is to explore the applicant’s previous work performance in relation to the specific capabilities of the role. In completing the report, please provide evidence of the applicant’s knowledge and experience against the selection criteria.

In the template below, pleaseprovide comments in relation to each criterion. When you rate the applicant, please be mindful that you are rating them at the classification level for which they have applied. In this case the position is at the APS5level. If you are unfamiliar with the APS classification system, this correlates to a pay range of $56,949 to $62,643 plus superannuation.

It would be appreciated if you could complete the referee report and return it as soon as possible to . If you do not indicate that you have forwarded the referee report to the applicant, the report will be sent by the ABS to the candidate who will have an opportunity to respond or make any comments.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for compiling budget estimates and running regular financial reports as well as running ad hoc requests of a financial nature. You will be required to analyse trends and report on any anomalies. You will be required to liaise with the Division management to gather and assist in interpreting financial and other data.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. Management & Team Leadership:

Demonstrated capacity for initiative, drive and innovation, including demonstrated ability to work under broad direction;

Ability to manage own workloads and priorities;

Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to work to tight deadlines and produce results

Potential for further career development as indicated by a sound record of innovation, flexibility to adapt to change, and a willingness to accept challenges

Ability to work well both within a team, and with minimal direction, and

2. Communication:

Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, including liaison, facilitation and negotiation abilities

Demonstrated client service focus and ability to communicate clearly with a range of clients

3. Analytical & Conceptual:

Proven sound research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the capacity to assist in the resolution of problems and work towards agreed outcomes.

4. Financial:

Possession of and ability to apply knowledge in an area of financial expertise.

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Demonstrated experience in use of spreadsheets and databases

An understanding of ABS/public service financial reporting processes

5. Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in a related field.

RATING SCALE

Please apply the following rating scale when assessing the applicant’s performance.

Highly Suitable / The applicant has demonstrated exceptionally well developed and relevant skills and abilities, and the appropriate personal qualities in relation to the selection criterion. Their performance at this level would be outstanding. To be used only in cases where exceptional skills have been demonstrated in relation to this criterion.
Very Suitable / The applicant possesses highly developed and relevant skills and abilities, and would perform consistently well against this criterion at thislevel.
Suitable / The applicant possesses relevant skills and abilities, and would be generally effective against this selection criterion at thislevel
Needs Development / The applicant possesses some skills, abilities and personal qualities relevant to the criterion, but is limited on others. S/he would require further development to meet the standard required against this criterion.
Unsuitable / The applicant is unable to demonstrate that they possess adequate skills, abilities and personal qualities in relation to thiscriterion at this time.
Not Assessed / If as you are unable to assess the applicant against any criterion, please indicate ‘Not assessed’.
/ NATIONAL RECRUITMENT UNIT
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REFEREE REPORT

ApplicantInformation

Name of Applicant:
Position applied for (title and classification):

Referee details

Name:
PositionOrganisation
Nature of relationship with Applicant:
Period of relationship with Applicant:
Report date:

Assessment against Selection Criteria

Criterion One –
Comments:
Highly
Suitable / Very
Suitable / Suitable / Needs
Development / Unsuitable / Not Assessed
Criterion Two –
Comments:
Highly
Suitable / Very
Suitable / Suitable / Needs
Development / Unsuitable / Not Assessed
Criterion Three –
Comments:
Highly
Suitable / Very
Suitable / Suitable / Needs
Development / Unsuitable / Not Assessed
Criterion Four –
Comments:
Highly
Suitable / Very
Suitable / Suitable / Needs
Development / Unsuitable / Not Assessed
Criterion Five –
Comments:
Highly
Suitable / Very
Suitable / Suitable / Needs
Development / Unsuitable / Not Assessed

REFEREE

I have forwarded a copy of this report to the applicant. / Yes / No
This report is an accurate summary of my assessment of the applicant against the above criteria.
Name / Signature:
Date:

VERBAL REFEREE COMMENTS WERE OBTAINED BY (IF APPLICABLE)

I have forwarded a copy of this report to the applicant. / Yes / No
I obtained verbal referee comments and confirmed them with the referee.
Name / Signature:
Date:

NOTING MANAGER / DIRECTOR (must be at least 2 levels above the level being applied for)

I have noted the comments made in this referee report: / Yes / No
Comments (optional):
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Date: