Closes: 18 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 16618
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Sleeman on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4754

Details: The City & Environment Directorate (CED) brings together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a Directorate with a bold purpose to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Director to join the Financial Reporting team within the Strategic Finance Branch.

The position is responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting outcomes for the Directorate, including month-end and annual reporting, financial statement preparation, balance sheet management, reconciliations, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

The team operates in a supportive environment, with ample opportunity to apply strategic thinking and further develop your technical, communication and critical analysis skills.

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:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, business or economics are highly desirable.
- Membership of, or progress towards, a professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent) is desirable.

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Adaptable Working/Hybrid Options: 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. Australian Defence Force: Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Please submit:

- A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role.
- A current curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of two referees.

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.

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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📌 Assistant Director Financial Reporting | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 City and Environment
📍 Canberra