Our client is a small, specialist government agency with a national mandate to enhance integrity across the Commonwealth public sector.

Their work is high-impact, confidential, and purpose-driven, ideal for professionals who value ethical standards, collaboration, and making a tangible difference.

The Opportunity

Join a purpose-driven federal agency with a national mandate and a strong values-based culture. As an experienced Finance Operations professional at the APS6 or EL1 level, you’ll step into a leadership role supporting the delivery of core financial operations, including internal budgets, reporting, and financial systems support.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your APS experience, take ownership of key processes, and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll contribute to the smooth functioning of a small but high-impact agency, working within a collaborative team environment where your input is valued and your work directly supports the agency’s mission.

This is an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include both hands-on delivery and strategic oversight across key finance functions, including:

• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing
• Managing internal budgets, monitoring spending, and supporting variance analysis for key business areas
• Preparing regular financial reports and assisting with month-end and year-end reporting cycles
• Maintaining accurate records of cash flow and performing daily cash management activities
• Administering and tracking credit card usage across business units, ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Reconciling travel and expense claims, including supporting the use of Expense8 and reviewing documentation
• Collaborating with and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including at the senior manager level as required

The Ideal Person

Ideally, we’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with hands-on experience overseeing core financial operations, including accounts processing, travel and credit card administration, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, within a government environment.

You will bring a can-do attitude with a proactive, methodical approach to your work. You’re a team player who builds strong relationships across finance and non-finance areas, and you're confident speaking with internal and external stakeholders.

You’re likely to come from an APS6 or EL1 background in the Australian Public Service, bringing a strong understanding of government financial processes and stakeholder engagement.

Ideally, you will hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Salary / Rate

• $66/hr - $105/hr + Super
• Good WFH flexibility
• Centrally located Office

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pat Pena on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20812

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