Job Description

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- Can be located in either Richmond VIC or Surry Hills NSW
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- 31st December 2026 end date with potential for extension
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Please note candidates for this role can be VIC or NSW based, working from the Surry Hills NSW or Richmond VIC office locations

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Our client is a well known federal government organisation based in Richmond VIC and Surry Hills NSW. They are currently seeking an APS6 Finance Officer to come in and join them on a temp contract chance until 31st December 2026.

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- Strong background in managing departmental cost centres, conducting variance analysis against forecasts, handling accruals, and preparing accurate financial reports.
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- Experience coordinating quality audits, overseeing error/integrity reporting, and operating within statutory delegations and legislative frameworks.
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- Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external partners, address ministerial submissions, and author complex business cases and corporate documents.
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Key responsibilities include: nn
- Financial Management & Forecasting: Perform detailed financial administration, variance analysis against budgets, forecasting, and accruals management across division cost centres and projects.
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- Strategic Planning & Reporting: Analyze and interpret statistical reports to inform strategic planning, guide work plans, and develop business cases and corporate documentation.
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- Cost Estimation & Feasibility Analysis:



Coordinate cost estimates for system change requests and conduct quality assurance on cost assumptions, feasibility studies, and justifications.
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- Quality Assurance & Auditing: Oversee quality assurance processes, utilize integrity and error reporting, and coordinate quality audits to maintain operational standards.
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- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues, deliver project outcomes on time, and address ministerial submissions.
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- Written Communication & Correspondence: Draft a wide range of official written materials, including financial reports, executive briefs, corporate documentation, and formal correspondence.
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- Governance & Legislative Compliance: Exercise appropriate financial and operational delegations in strict accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and administrative guidelines.
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What's in it for you? n

Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many benefits including:

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- Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
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- 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
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- Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
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- Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Finance Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria