​​Full Time, Fixed Term (June 2025 – March 2026)​

$95,894 - $108,879 Per Year, Plus Super

Lead finance for key Defence contracts—make your mark with Wodonga TAFE!

High-impact role with visibility across executive and project teams.

Shape financial success with expert advice and strategic insight.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Drive financial excellence in Defence contracts—lead invoicing, reporting & budgeting for Wodonga TAFE’s JTTTS projects. Be the expert we rely on.

The Contract Accountant provides high-level direction and expert advice on financial management and accounting support services for the JTTTS contracts. This includes ensuring accurate invoicing, financial reporting, and budgeting in line with Wodonga TAFE’s accounting practices.

A key part of the role is ensuring compliance with complex Defence Contract requirements and that all financial data is correctly allocated and reported.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Manager Defence Support Services and Executive Director Training Transformation Solutions, the role is responsible for advising on invoicing and contract financial management—ensuring a consistent and standardised approach across all JTTTS contracts.

Selected Duties:

Manage invoicing processes for Defence clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ad hoc reports.

Prepare and review budgets, cash flow forecasts, accruals, and financial analysis to support decision-making.

Provide finance support and coaching to Defence Delivery teams on financial systems and contract management.

Offer financial insight and technical guidance while ensuring compliance with all contract and regulatory obligations.

ABOUT YOU

Skills & Experience

Your values align to ours - Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.

Relevant Degree qualifications; or lesser formal Accounting qualifications with extensive experience; or equivalent combination relevant extensive experience and/or education. (Qualifications).

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements for a Victorian Government Owned organisation.

Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance

Desirable: Post graduate qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent).

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements for Defence or Commonwealth contracts.

VET sector and/or government accounting experience.

Technology One Finance Systems experience.

ABOUT US

Wodonga TAFE provides quality education and training across Australia. With over 700 employees, we are a growing and respected registered training organisation.

Staff Benefits

Exceptional Career Growth with a supportive, thriving company culture that fosters long-term development.

Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning and comprehensive Digital Skills Training programs.

Generous Leave Options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave, Reward Time off, and paid Parental Leave.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits, including free flu vaccinations, Fitness Passport, and discounts on health insurance.

Social Club and Exclusive Perks including discounted movie tickets and other fun social activities.

Inclusive Workplace Culture with on-campus events that celebrate diversity, team achievements, and employee milestones.

Support Student Learning with exclusive discounts on coffee, restaurant days, massage, and hair services.

Discounted Childcare at the Kids on Campus Early Learning Centre, making it easier to balance work and family life.

Visit our website for more information about employee benefits and services.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

APPLY NOW

If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Sean Pye, Financial Controller, for a confidential conversation at 0260 543 708 or [email protected]. For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 9 June 2025. Interviews will be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.

At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.