Closes: 24 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5 Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation

Position No: 44667

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 September 2026

Contact Officer: Shaylee Li on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9014

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking an experienced, motivated and conscientious person to fill the position of Senior Finance Administrative Officer (ASO5), within the Finance team of the Corporate Services branch.

The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking a range of accounting and financial activities, including assisting in the preparation, operation and management of various financial reporting, compliance and business services for ACTCS.

In addition, you will supervise and manage the accounts payable process of ACTCS, within the Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Solution (APIAS), Oracle Cloud, TM1 reporting and accounts receivables.

Further to this, you will be required to assist in the preparation of accrual based financial management reports, prepare financial and non-financial information such as monthly accrual accounting, capital works reports, contract analysis, budget initiative and variance reports, fringe benefit tax expenditure and monthly journals.

To be successful, you will have the ability to think and act in a busy environment, possess excellent customer service and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage work priorities to meet strict deadlines. You will also be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of relevant financial policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to research,



analyse, and interpret financial information to support decision-making.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting are desirable.
- The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Polick check.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This is a temporary vacancy available from 15 October 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.



A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to apply: Applicants are required to submit two items:

- a one-to-two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and
- a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).

Please ensure you submit all required items. Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the effective administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary vacancy available from 15 October 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

📌 Senior Finance Administrative Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra