Job Description
Strategic Business & Financial Adviser – Defence Capability | NV1 | Canberra
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Azooa is preparing a response to Department of Defence RFx***** – Financial and Business Support Services and is seeking a suitably qualified Strategic Business & Financial Adviser to support the Capability Development Division (CDD).
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This is a senior Level 3 professional contracting engagement suited to an experienced
Defence/Commonwealth
finance professional with strong capability across strategic financial advice, budgeting, forecasting, governance, reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.
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Opportunity Overview
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Client: Department of Defence
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RFQ: RFx*****
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Role: Strategic Business & Financial Adviser – Defence Capability
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Level: Professional Contractor – Level 3
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Location: Russell Offices, ACT
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Clearance: NV1 – mandatory
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Proposed commencement: 1 October ****
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Initial term: Through 30 June ****
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Extensions: 2 x 12 months, potentially through 30 June ****
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Flexible working: May be available subject to Defence approval and
operational/security
requirements
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About the Role
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The Capability Development Division requires a senior financial advisory specialist to provide strategic financial and business advice across the Division.
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The successful contractor will support executive decision-making, financial compliance, governance and effective management of Defence resources in accordance with Commonwealth and Defence financial frameworks.
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The role will operate with a considerable degree of independence and will require strong judgement, stakeholder-management capability and the ability to provide authoritative advice on funding, expenditure, budgeting, forecasting and financial governance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Establish and maintain sound financial and budget-management practices across CDD
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Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls
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Provide expert financial and policy advice to senior Defence stakeholders
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Prepare and manage operating budgets
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Deliver financial forecasts, reports, dashboards and management information
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Coordinate Division-wide budget reviews and financial updates
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Support Senate Estimates, Annual Reports and other external reporting requirements
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Provide strategic costing, funding and financial-assurance advice
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Support financial governance, audit and compliance activities
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Monitor expenditure and financial obligations
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Assist with invoice-payment and financial-management processes
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Develop and document financial and business processes and SOPs
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Support contract-management and governance meetings
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Undertake knowledge transfer and transition activities with Defence personnel
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Work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve effective funding and project outcomes
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Strong Candidate Profile
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Significant senior Defence or Commonwealth financial-management experience
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Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial-reporting capability
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Financial governance, assurance and compliance experience
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Experience supporting senior executives and complex stakeholder groups
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Strategic funding and costing experience
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Experience with Commonwealth decision-making and financial frameworks
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Strong audit, reporting and governance capability
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Qualifications & Systems Experience
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Bachelor's degree in finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
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Master's degree in finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
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FCPA or equivalent qualified accounting accreditation
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More than 4 years' experience using IBRS
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Working knowledge of CapabilityOne
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Ideally around 20 years' experience delivering comparable financial-management or advisory services within Defence or other Commonwealth environments
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Security Clearance
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Candidates must hold and maintain an active NV1 security clearance for the duration of the engagement.
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Rate Guidance
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Maximum rate: $******/hour + GST
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Recommended competitive rate: approximately $******/hour including super
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Candidates with particularly strong Defence financial-management experience, FCPA-level credentials, specialist systems knowledge and exceptional domain alignment may still be considered at different rates.

📌 Financial Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 Azooa
📍 Canberra