The Role

As an APS 6 Financial Compliance Data Analyst you will:

• Undertake financial data analysis to detect non-compliance with Defence financial policies, guidance and processes.
• Engage and liaise with all levels across Defence to investigate detected anomalies or non-compliances identified to determine root cause.
• Prepare timely PowerBI dashboard, Executive reports and/or briefs highlighting insights from your data analysis to inform decision making and risk management practices across the Defence.
• Be responsible for the ethical use of data, and interpreting and complying with legislation, Defence policy and regulatory frameworks, including data management requirements.
• Be accountable for accurate and timely completion of work, sharing own expertise with others, and guiding and mentoring less experienced employees.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tailored Financial Compliance data analysis activities.
• Review existing Financial Compliance data analysis activities to assess their effectiveness and identify process improvements.
• Provide and apply judgment to tailor advice to stakeholders, peers and the Defence executive on financial compliance programs.
• Support the Financial Compliance Assurance team to meet their deliverables within the nominated timeframes and to a consistently high standard.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

About our Team

The Financial Compliance Assurance Directorate undertakes financial compliance assurance audits and activities in accordance with Defence financial policies, frameworks, guidance and legislation.

The team applies a risk-based approach to its strategic objectives, leveraging automation and data analytics to identify financial business process risk, issues and integrity related matters, which require further investigation. The team also provides advice to DFG and other stakeholders to improve Defence’s financial compliance control environment and operational business processes.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrate digital & data skills to enable evidence-based decisions. This includes understanding of systems and tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python and/or R.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement therefore proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing is necessary.
• Strong initiative and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Application Closing Date: Monday 4 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DFG/06024/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=95C69520-9733-2118-C388-E406643538ED