This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance? Minimum Baseline Clearance required.

EL1 Finance Manager (Federal Government - APS Experienced)

Location: Yallambie, Melbourne (3-4 days in office)
Type: Labour hire contract | 3-6 months with possible extension
Rate: $85-$100/hr + 11.5% super (increasing to 12% from July 2025)
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship & Minimum Baseline Security Clearance required

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance?
This contract-based EL1 Finance Manager role offers you the chance to step into a senior government position where your APS experience will be relied upon to lead, guide, and get things done-often with limited instruction and plenty of autonomy.

If you're resilient, solution-focused, and ready to hit the ground running, this role offers the perfect environment to make a measurable impact while managing people, driving performance, and ensuring accountability across core financial functions.

What You'll Be Doing

As the lead for a federal agency's Finance section, you'll:

Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, controls, taxation (GST/FBT), reconciliations, and audit preparation

Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and best practice service delivery

Provide strategic financial advice and insights to executive leaders

Manage a small team, support their development, and ensure day-to-day functions run smoothly

Lead and advise on the use and development of the agency's FMIS (Finance One)

Prepare monthly/annual statements, government reports, and cash flow projections

Monitor and apply changes to financial policy and legislative guidance

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who is:

Experienced: You've got 3-5+ years of proven success in APS finance, and you're confident managing federal budgets, compliance, and reporting.

Security Cleared: You hold a Baseline clearance (minimum) and are ready to step into a role with immediate responsibility.

Resilient & Self-Reliant: This role comes with minimal handover and limited documentation-you'll need to find your feet quickly.

A Strong Leader: You've managed small teams before and know how to support people while driving outcomes.

A Skilled Communicator: Whether briefing execs or mentoring staff, you're clear, professional, and confident in your delivery.

Technically Capable: You have experience with FMIS systems (Finance One is a bonus), and can navigate policy, tax, and audit requirements with ease.

Key Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance

Demonstrated success in APS finance leadership roles

Understanding of public sector financial frameworks, accounting standards, tax legislation and policy

Strong analytical, organisational, and strategic planning skills

Australian Citizenship

Baseline Security Clearance (or higher)

Willingness to undergo a Police Check

Apply now to lead a high-impact federal finance team where your skills, resilience, and leadership will truly matter. For enquiries, contact [email protected].