We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a newly created role available for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing ASX-listed company and contribute to this new, long-term contract supporting 113 Defence sites and training facilities. You'll be part of a collaborative team where you can confidently share your ideas and build sound finance practices. This is a permanent full-time position based out of Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory.

About the role

You will partner with the Northern Territory Operational Team to provide financial leadership and support for the successful delivery of the Defence Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract. You will oversee financial performance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and governance, while providing strategic financial insights to support operational decision-making and contract outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
- Monitoring cash flow, invoicing, and contractor payments to optimise working capital.
- Managing budget processes and support cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual requirements while supporting audits and risk management.
- Partnering with stakeholders to provide financial insights, recommendations, and performance reporting.
- Improving financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance governance and decision-making.
- Providing financial support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business growth opportunities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Extensive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership roles, preferably within defence or government environments.




- Experience managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions.
- Strong understanding of government financial regulations, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
- Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) would be highly desirable.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with:

- Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.
- Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.
- Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
- Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
- Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace workplace that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button. Applications may be reviewed as received so don't hestitate to apply! We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

📌 Finance Business Partner (Darwin)
🏢 Service Stream
📍 Darwin