We are seeking an experienced EL1 Cost Recovery Specialist to join a Commonwealth Government department on a 12-month labour hire contract. The successful candidate will support a bottom-up activity-based costing (ABC) review across a large operational group, helping to improve the accuracy, transparency and defensibility of cost data that informs the department's cost recovery framework.
This is a part-time opportunity (up to 20 hours per week on average). While most stakeholders are Canberra-based, flexible and remote working arrangements will be considered, noting that some face-to-face engagement will be required.
Please note: only Australian citizens with the ability to obtain/maintain a Baseline security clearance can be considered for this role. An existing security clearance will be highly regarded.
Duties:
- Identify and validate activities, resource inputs and cost drivers across business areas.
- Review, refine and implement activity-based costing methodologies, tools and templates.
- Analyse and reconcile bottom-up costing data against existing ABC data, identifying and addressing gaps, inconsistencies and data quality issues.
- Work with stakeholders to improve the accuracy, transparency and defensibility of cost data used for cost recovery purposes.
- Develop process documentation, methodologies, user guides and supporting materials to support ongoing internal use.
- Deliver knowledge transfer and cross-training activities to build internal capability in costing approaches.
- Prepare reports, findings and recommendations to support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the costing framework
Requisite skills and experience:
- Experience implementing a bottom-up activity-based costing program, ideally within a Commonwealth Government setting.
- Knowledge of the Australian Government Charging Framework, Australian Government Charging Policy and Australian Government Cost Recovery Policy.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to assess the accuracy and defensibility of cost data, including identifying gaps, inconsistencies or duplication.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
- Ability to document methodologies, processes and supporting materials to build internal capability and support ongoing use.
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with relatbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
Click APPLY or get in touch with Sam (••••@relatbl.com.au) or Nishita (••••@relatbl.com.au) for a confidential discussion. Applications for this position close on Sunday 9 August 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.