Closes: 13 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 03232

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 November 2026

Contact Officer: Natasha De Noskowski on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0755

Details: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced finance professional to join the Internal Budgets and Reporting Team within the ACT Education Directorate.

In this role, you will be part of a high-performing team responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the Directorate including the preparation of the Directorate's Internal Budget and related reports. You will play a key role in managing stakeholder relationships and providing advice to stakeholders to improve business processes and decision-making.

Working collaboratively with business areas across the Directorate, you will support greater understanding and analysis of financial information and identify opportunities to enhance the way we work.

We are passionate about growing our people and will support your ongoing professional development. We allow flexible work arrangements, with options available to staff including work from home arrangements and flex-time provisions. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Tertiary Accounting qualifications or previous experience in a finance related role is highly desirable.
- Experience in the use of TM1 and Oracle is highly desirable.




- This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
- This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please provide a one-page pitch outlining why you are interested in this role and what you offer the Directorate in terms of your skill set and relevant career history. You should consider the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities listed in the Position Description when completing your pitch.

Please also provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and details of two current referees.

Applications should be submitted .

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

Note

This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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