Closes: 14 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 69480

Directorate: City Renewal Authority

Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 January 2026

Contact Officer: Rowena Woods on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9836

Details: The City Renewal Authority (Authority) is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy. In partnership with the community, the Authority aims to create an active city heart through the delivery of design-led, people-focussed urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join City Renewal as Director Financial Reporting.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the delivery of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation compliance, financial governance and financial analysis, while supporting the agency's financial management and statutory reporting obligations. Working in a small, high-performing team, you will have exposure to a diverse range of financial responsibilities and play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial outcomes.

This is an excellent prospect for a motivated finance leader looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, governance and compliance. We are seeking a proactive self-starter with strong technical accounting skills, a high level of accountability,



and the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

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 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: Previous applicants will be considered and will not be required to submit a new application, unless they wish to do so.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

- strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
- experience preparing and analysing financial information, budgets and forecasts
- knowledge of accounting standards, statutory reporting and financial management frameworks
- a proactive approach, with a strong sense of accountability, initiative and ownership
- experience leading and developing staff
- strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation




- a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 6 October 2027. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

How to Apply: Please provide your supporting statement of no more than two pages that address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; a copy of your current curriculum vitae; and contact details of two referees.

For further information please contact Rowena Woods at Rowena [email protected].

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient 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.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 6 October 2027.

📌 Director, Financial Reporting | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra