Exciting Federal Government Opportunies

Reasons to Apply - At a Glance

- Meaningful, participant-focused work - play a key role in shaping outcomes for people with disabilities.
- Finance Officer opportunities, available at both an APS5 and APS6 level.
- Join a growing Federal Government agency with a robust focus on operational excellence and career development.
- Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Mandatory requirements:

- Australian Citizenship
- Previous Experience in an Accounting or Finance role

Your New Company Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role

$55.24 Per Hour + super (Australian Public Service Level 5):

You will be responsible for:

- Perform lease accounting activities including reconciliations, journal preparation, lease assessments and monthly reporting.
- Manage the life cycle of fleet and property leases within SAP REFX, including new leases, modifications and terminations.
- Ensure compliance with AASB 16 lease accounting standards and maintain accurate lease documentation and records.
- Support month-end and financial reporting processes, including lease liability, interest calculations, financial statements and audit requirements.
- Provide asset management support and advice to stakeholders, liaising with internal teams and external providers to investigate and resolve variances.

$60.26 Per Hour + super (Australian Public Service Level 6): You will be responsible for:

- Conduct detailed financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting to support business decision-making.
- Monitor and manage divisional budgets, cost centres, projects,



accruals and financial performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects, resolve issues and provide strategic financial advice.
- Prepare high-quality financial reports, business cases, briefing papers and corporate documentation.
- Support governance, quality assurance and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to legislation, policies and financial management standards.

What You Will Need to Succeed $55.24 Per Hour + Super Position (Australian Public Service Level 5):

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Experience in SAP REFX leasing module will be advantageous
- Background in Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Card management.

$60.26 Per Hour + Super Position (Australian Public Service Level 6): T****he successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Strong knowledge of financial management principles, governance and compliance requirements, ideally within the Australian Public Service or a large government environment.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting within a complex organisation.

The Logistics

- Contract until December 31st, 2026, with a view to extension or permanency.
- Full-time & Hybrid working arrangement.
- Hourly rate: $55.24 (APS5) or $60.26 (APS6), + super.
- An Australian Citizenship & Tertiary qualification (proof required) is mandatory.
- View of extension for this role
- Opportunity in Surry Hills, NSW What You'll Get in Return
- An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
- Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
- A positive and open working culture.
- Initial training provided (on-site mandatory)
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Online timesheet submission and approval.
- Nominated superannuation fund. If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to

[email protected].

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