About the Department

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) supports the wellbeing of Australia's veterans, their families, and dependants. The department delivers compensation, health care, rehabilitation, and income support services, while also honouring veterans' service through commemorations and policy advice to government. DVA works in partnership with ex-service organisations, health providers, and the broader community to ensure veterans are supported throughout their lives and recognised for their contribution to Australia.

About the Role

The person in this role will support the National Office team with financial management, program administration, and procurement and contract management relating to the work of the Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG). High level communication and administrational skills and the ability to synthesis information related OAWG responsibilities

Candidate will have demonstrated experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite, Particularly Excel and Word. Qualifications and or experience in financial management, Procurement and contract administration. Candidates should have a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurements Rules and Public Governance, Performance and accountability Act 2013. Candidates should have the ability to acquire knowledge of OAWG Systems and processes.

The position occupants will work both independently, and as part of the larger OAWG team. Our workplace is an inclusive and supportive workplace.



The nature of this work requires the occupant to work with flexibility and integrity.

The occupant is required to have sound judgement, drive outcomes and provide informed advice.

- High level administration and record keeping
- Procurement and contract management
- Supporting staff located in the National Office and in state and territory Depots with administration and project related outcomes.
- Responding to requests and enquiries from staff and external clients
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Create and search databases
- Conduct information audits
- Write and edit reports, formal correspondence and contribute to other written work
- Financial administration
- Support travel arrangements

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 27th August 2026.

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