Job Description

Job Title: Finance Officer

Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance

Duration: Initial 12 months with 1 x 12-month extension

Industry: Government

Functional Expertise: Finance and Accounting

Sub-functional Expertise: Financial Management, Budgeting, Reporting, Procurement and Contract Administration

Location of work: Canberra, ACT

Closing date: 9AM Thursday, 29 October 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial management and administrative support across budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, contract administration and financial operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget management and financial planning, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting effective financial decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, undertake reconciliations and process financial transactions in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Undertake month-end and year-end financial activities, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting requirements.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budgets, forecasts and financial performance information.
• Analyse expenditure trends to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, briefs and correspondence to support governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Undertake invoice processing and payment activities.
• Support procurement and contract administration by monitoring financial commitments, expenditure and payments.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and administrative practices.
• Support compliance and continuous improvement in financial operations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budgeting, reporting, reconciliations and procurement support.
• Experience working with financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support continuous improvement.
• Baseline Security Clearance.

Key Capabilities:

• Financial management and administration.
• Budget preparation, forecasting and expenditure analysis.
• Financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Accounts payable and payment processing.
• Procurement and contract administration.
• Financial systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Stakeholder communication and financial advice.
• Financial compliance, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process improvement and effective workload management.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, budgeting, reporting, reconciliations and procurement support.
• Demonstrated experience in working in an education and training portfolio.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to prepare reports and provide financial advice.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.