About the opportunity

Are you a skilled finance and accounting professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills? We are seeking two APS6 Specialist, Management Accounting to join our Finance team within the Finance, Property and Procurement Branch. These roles will provide high-quality financial advice, analysis, and reporting to support effective decision-making across AUSTRAC.

APS6 Specialist, Management Accounting

As a Specialist, Management Accounting, you’ll play a vital role in supporting AUSTRAC’s decision-making by managing internal and external budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will provide insights on operating and capital expenditures, revenue streams, and funding allocations, while shaping financial and budget strategies. Your work will underpin decision-making, support resource planning, and drive financial integrity, ensuring AUSTRAC has the financial capability to fulfil its regulatory and intelligence functions.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to high quality and delivery of Management Accounting, we encourage you to apply now!

For more information about the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Careers Page.

The key duties of the position include:

• Work closely with budget holders and client divisions to understand business operations and financial needs.
• Provide sound budget management advice for the executive and the client division.
• Provide timely, accurate and internal management reports.
• Assist budget holders in the preparation of internal budgets and monthly forecast.
• Contribute to the consolidation of internal budget and forecast modules within AUSTRAC's Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS).
• Prepare cost estimates for new project and policy proposals.
• Identify process improvements for budgeting, costing and reporting.

We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:
• Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.
• Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
• 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave.
• 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.
• Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.

View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.

About Us

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.

Closing Date and further details

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 5 October 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Lauren Nathan on 02 6120 2603.