Canberra, ACT Based (Russell Offices) | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Project Costing Services Officer to support a major Defence capability modernisation initiative in Canberra. You'll coordinate cost estimation activities, maintain supporting evidence, and provide analysis that helps decision-makers assess, prioritise and balance competing capability needs within available funding.

You'll work closely with capability, delivery and finance stakeholders across Defence to ensure cost estimates are robust, traceable and defensible, supporting the development of submissions, governance artefacts and decision-support products that inform future capability investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain cost estimates and cost models to support capability development activities, prioritisation decisions and future submissions
- Coordinate costing activities across capability work packages, tranches and related modernisation initiatives
- Conduct affordability assessments, options analysis and cost comparisons to support decision-making
- Maintain cost assumptions, supporting evidence and traceability required for governance and assurance activities
- Support budget forecasting, expenditure analysis and financial planning activities




- Prepare cost and affordability information for governance forums, decision-support products, briefings and submissions
- Contribute to prioritisation and sequencing of capability development activities by analysing cost implications of competing investment options
- Support engagement with delivery, finance and other Defence stakeholders on costing, affordability and investment planning matters
- Support audits, assurance activities and other program governance requirements
- Provide support within discipline to other functional areas as required

Required

- Current NV1 security clearance
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and information systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop, maintain and explain cost models and supporting evidence
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse and present complex financial information to support decision-making
- Proven experience in project, program or capability cost model development highly regarded
- Previous experience in Defence financial management, cost estimation or budget planning roles highly regarded
- Degree in finance, economics, business, commerce, engineering or a related discipline highly regarded
- Experience working within capability management systems and governance processes highly regarded
- Experience supporting Defence submissions, governance processes or investment decision-making highly regarded
- Experience undertaking cost, schedule,



affordability or investment analysis highly regarded
- Additional skills in project/program management, systems engineering, communications or IT valued and highly regarded
- Understanding of Joint and domain-specific staff processes within operational and tactical headquarters highly regarded
- Knowledge or experience with Defence governance structures, committee processes and investment planning frameworks highly regarded

Engagement Details

- Location: Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
- Extension options available
- 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 Project Costing Services Officer (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra