Due to continued growth, we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced
Cost Recovery and Activity Based Costing (ABC) Specialists
for an exciting 12-month engagement supporting a major Commonwealth agency.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving the accuracy, transparency and defensibility of government cost recovery and charging arrangements.
About the Role
Working alongside an experienced government team, you will help design, validate and implement a bottom-up Activity Based Costing (ABC) methodology to support strategic financial decision making and sustainable cost recovery.
This role will involve analysing operational activities, validating cost drivers, improving costing methodologies, documenting processes and transferring knowledge to internal stakeholders to ensure long-term capability.
This is a specialist consulting role suited to candidates with demonstrated Commonwealth Government costing and pricing experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading or supporting bottom-up Activity Based Costing (ABC) reviews
Analysing operational activities, resource utilisation and cost drivers
Validating and reconciling costing information against existing financial models
Identifying data gaps, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities
Developing costing methodologies, templates and supporting documentation
Producing clear process documentation and user guides
Facilitating workshops with business and operational stakeholders
Delivering knowledge transfer and capability uplift to internal teams
Preparing reports and recommendations to support ongoing cost recovery activities
About You
We are seeking an experienced consultant who can demonstrate strong expertise in government costing, pricing and financial modelling.
Ideally, you will possess experience in several of the following:
Activity Based Costing (ABC)
Commonwealth Cost Recovery Frameworks
Cost modelling and financial analysis
Cost allocation methodologies




Government charging and pricing models
Business process analysis
Financial modelling and reconciliation
Stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation
Developing operational documentation and guidance material
Knowledge transfer and capability development
Experience working within Australian Government departments or agencies will be highly regarded.
Knowledge of the Australian Government Charging Framework, Charging Policy and Cost Recovery Policy will be viewed favourably.
Essential Requirements
Demonstrated experience delivering Activity Based Costing (ABC) or cost recovery initiatives within the Australian Government.
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to challenge assumptions, validate information and identify opportunities for improvement.
Australian Citizenship.
Current Baseline Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement).
What's on Offer
12-month engagement
Approximately 20 hours per week (part time)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant Commonwealth initiative
Competitive market rates
Supportive, Indigenous-owned consultancy with strong Federal Government relationships
How to Apply
If you have experience delivering Activity Based Costing, government cost recovery, pricing or financial modelling initiatives within the Australian Government, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV through SEEK or contact the Booka team for a confidential discussion - ******
Only Australian Citizens with relevant Commonwealth Government experience will be considered, due to requirement to obtain an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
About Booka
Booka is a proudly Indigenous-owned Australian consultancy delivering specialist capability across the Australian Government.
We partner with Federal Government agencies to provide highly skilled professionals across business transformation, program delivery, commercial services, finance, data and technology.

📌 Senior Cost Recovery & Activity-Based Costing Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Consulting
📍 Canberra