Financial Adviser and Financial Analyst (Level 5 or 6 Equivalent)

Positions Available:

• 2 x Financial Adviser (Level 5 or 6 Equivalent) Non-ongoing for 12 months with a view to go perm
• 1 x Financial Analyst (Level 5 or 6 Equivalent) – Non-ongoing for 4 to 6 months with a view to go perm
  Security Clearance: Baseline

• Compensation:$91,702 - $104,753 + superannuation

• Location: Melbourne CBD

 
Join our dynamic team within the Defence Finance Group (DFG) to support critical end-of-year processing and assist with the transition to new financial systems. These roles offer a unique opportunity to tackle complex financial and asset accounting challenges within one of the Commonwealth’s largest and most diverse asset portfolios.
 
Your Role
As an 171575 Financial Adviser and Financial Analyst (Level 5 or 6 Equivalent) within the Financial Accounting and Assets Directorates, you will be accountable for:

• Providing qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support strategic management reporting.
• Managing and implementing practical governance requirements, risk oversight, and ensuring compliance with the financial management framework.
• Contributing to the management of the Fixed Assets Register and Inventory Holdings, including maintenance of asset classes, effective lives, additions, and disposals.
• Supporting Defence’s external financial reporting functions, including journal preparation, reconciliations, balance sheet management, investigation of reconciling items, and financial statement analysis.
• Liaising with diverse stakeholders, including auditors, business areas, procurement and systems specialists, contractors, and military personnel.
• Providing sound, practical advice on technical financial accounting and asset lifecycle assurance activities, aligning with Defence’s mission and business objectives.
• Delivering clear and consistent communication, managing expectations, and setting high performance and behavioural standards.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to junior team members and the wider directorate.

 
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Initiative, sound practical judgement, and resilience.
• Thorough experience in asset accounting, covering the full asset lifecycle (for Accountant roles).
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work within tight timeframes.
• Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.

 
Desirable Qualifications, Experience, or Training
You are a skilled finance professional with experience providing practical advice on financial accounting policy. You have led teams in implementing financial accounting controls, management reporting, and remediation activities, with a deep understanding of financial controls and testing for financial statement assurance.
 
Highly Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business, or equivalent).
• CPA/CA qualification (or working towards it).
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Ability to analyse financial information and apply capital project financial management practices, assurance, reporting, and data analytics.
• Stakeholder coordination and management experience.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP is advantageous.

 
Our Team
The Defence Finance Group (DFG) offers unparalleled technical challenges, managing the Commonwealth’s largest asset base, valued in the hundreds of billions. Our Financial Accounting and Asset Accounting team handles complex assets, including aircraft, ships, submarines, property portfolios, specialist military equipment, intellectual property, and bespoke technology.
The Asset Accounting and Project Finance Governance team is responsible for:

• Full financial reporting and accounting of Defence’s assets through their capability lifecycle.
• Policy advice, compliance assurance, and quality assurance checks on financial accounting activities.
• Liaison with external auditors and delivering professional advice on complex assets, business processes, procurements, and multi-year, billion-dollar projects.

Working with us provides unmatched career growth opportunities, as you’ll gain deep insights into the business of Defence through its assets.
 
Why Join Us?

• Work on some of the most complex and high-value financial and asset accounting challenges in the Commonwealth.
• Contribute to critical end-of-year processing and support the transition to new financial systems.
• Be part of a team that values professional judgement, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop expertise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with significant career growth potential.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role.
 
Note: All successful candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance.
Join us in delivering financial excellence for Defence and shaping the future of asset and financial management!