Closes: 24 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 07408
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 November 2026
Contact Officer: Mark Lapthorne on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0564

Details: Applications are sought from suitably experienced and qualified individuals to work as an Assistant Accountant with the Reporting Team in Shared Services Finance. The successful applicant will join a team responsible for delivering financial accounting and taxation services to ACT Government Directorates and Agencies. The role involves coordinating payment runs and salary overrides, undertaking general ledger processing and reconciliations, assisting with the preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Fringe Advantages Tax (FBT) returns, and supporting monthly and annual financial reporting processes.

Applicants must demonstrate sound technical skills and experience in financial accounting, together with a commitment to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. Well-developed communication, liaison, negotiation and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The successful applicant will also have a strong attention to detail, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

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This is a temporary position commencing in January 2027 for a period of 12 months.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicationsare sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the attached Position Description. A current curriculum vitae with contact details for at least two referees is also required.

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 commencing in January 2027 for a period of 12 months.

📌 Assistant Accountant | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra