The COO Division is responsible for enabling the organisation to deliver on its strategic priorities through effective corporate management, governance, financial stewardship, workforce capability, and operational excellence. The Division provides critical business services and advice across finance, budgeting, people and culture, governance, risk, procurement, information management, digital services, and organisational planning. Working in partnership with business areas, the COO Division drives continuous improvement, strengthens organisational capability, and ensures compliance with legislative and policy requirements. The Division plays a key role in supporting executive decision-making, delivering high-quality corporate services, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace that enables the organisation to achieve its objectives efficiently and effectively.

The National EPA Finance Branch is a trusted strategic partner that supports the organisation’s financial sustainability, accountability and performance. The Branch provides expert leadership and advice across budgeting, financial management, accounting, reporting, governance, and resource planning, ensuring public funds are managed efficiently and transparently. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Branch delivers high-quality financial services, supports informed decision-making, and drives continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and reporting. The team plays a central role in budget development and monitoring, financial compliance, statutory reporting, and strategic financial analysis, helping the organisation achieve its objectives while delivering value for the community.

The National EPA Financial Management Section is responsible for providing high-quality financial stewardship, analysis and advice to support effective decision-making across the organisation. The Section leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial performance monitoring, ensuring resources are allocated and managed efficiently to achieve strategic and operational outcomes. Working closely with business areas and senior leaders, the Section delivers trusted financial insights, supports corporate planning and investment decisions,



and promotes strong financial governance and accountability. The team plays a key role in budget development, financial reporting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

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The key duties of the position include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

- Prepare and review journals, accruals, provisions and other accounting transactions.
- Perform complex balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting workpapers.
- Monitor the integrity of financial data and investigate discrepancies.

Financial Compliance and Governance

- Ensure financial activities comply with the PGPA Act, Finance guidance and Agency policies.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of financial controls.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting procedures and policies.
- Assist in identifying and managing financial risks.

Audit and Assurance

- Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests.
- Liaise with auditors and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit matters.
- Support assurance activities relating to financial reporting processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Provide financial advice and support to business areas.
- Build productive working relationships across the Agency.
- Assist managers and executives in understanding financial information and reporting obligations.
- Contribute to financial training and guidance materials for stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes.
- Support implementation of system enhancements and process efficiencies.




- Contribute to projects and initiatives across the Finance Branch.

Communication and Collaboration

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Planning and Delivery

- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Eligibility

- Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the National Environmental Protection Agency you must be an Australian citizen.
- Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
- Mandatory qualifications – your suitability for employment will be dependent on you holding relevant mandatory qualifications.
- Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

Notes

For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.

Getting to know the National Environmental Protection Agency

We are Australia’s national environmental regulator and were established on 1 July 2026. The National EPA brings together regulatory functions of Australia’s national environmental laws into one independent agency. This includes the assessment and approvals functions of the updated Workplace Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). We deliver transparent, timely, and evidence-based environmental regulation. We are a non-corporate Commonwealth entity lead by a Chief Executive Officer and part of the environment portfolio of the Australian Government.

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