The Role

Join a high-performing team and contribute to Defence’s international engagement with key partners such as Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom. As an International Agreement Review Officer you will help shape how Defence manages financial aspects of international and domestic agreements. You’ll provide clear, high-quality advice on cost recovery and charging policy, ensuring agreements are financially sound and aligned with government frameworks.

You will work closely with internal and international stakeholders to support significant strategic partnerships, and large, complex projects, including major infrastructure initiatives. You will also contribute to the financial review of shared services arrangements with the Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Submarine Agency, and Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator.

In this role, you will:
Translate and communicate complex policy into practical guidance for diverse stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships across Defence and external partners to support collaboration and early engagement.
Contribute to policy reform and improvement initiatives.
Play a key role in the development, negotiation, and management of agreements.

About our Team





You’ll be part of the Charging Policy and Instruments Directorate within the Capability Costing Branch.

Our team
Helps shape charging policy and better practice across Defence.
Provides strategic and technical financial and policy advice to stakeholders.
Works closely with stakeholders to develop and negotiate financial arrangements.

We are a supportive and cooperative team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking motivated professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex problems.

You’ll stand out if you can:
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrate experience with financial analysis, costing, policy, or project management.
Analyse complex information, think critically, and provide well-reasoned advice.
Prioritise effectively to meet deadlines and deliver outcomes in a complex setting.
Apply established frameworks while also identifying prospects for improvement.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting level.

📌 International Agreement Review Officer Russell (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australia