Financial Reporting Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770956
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Financial Reporting Officer
- Position Number: DFG/03858/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Melbourne VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Melbourne
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
There is no single employer in the Commonwealth that offers the breadth of technical challenges
that Defence Finance Group (DFG) tackle. Working in the Financial Accounting and Asset
Accounting team means you will be applying your professional judgement and knowledge to a
huge range of complex accounting issues. Project Finance Governance Directorate team is
accountable for policy advice, compliance assurance, conducting quality assurance checks on
financial accounting activities and liaison with external auditors.
The Asset Accounting team is responsible for the full financial reporting and the financial
accounting of Defence’s assets through their capability lifecycle. The teams are responsible for the
financial accounting of the largest asset base in the Commonwealth valued in the hundreds of
billions of dollars. Think big, physical tangible assets like aircraft, ships, submarines plus a huge
property portfolio, specialist military equipment, complex intellectual property and bespoke
technology. Career growth prospects are strong because if you understand assets underpinning
Defence you will gain a knowledge of the business.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong data analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
Strong initiative, sound practical judgement and resilience.
Experience in audit and assurance or asset accounting encompassing a range of asset
lifecycle activities.
Well-developed base technical accounting skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to produce quality work within short timeframes.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
A commitment to continuous improvement.
Expertise in using Microsoft suite and technical abilities in presenting large data using data
visualisation tools such as Power BI is desirable.
Duties
- The Role
- The Financial Accounting and Assets Directorate is seeking a highly motivated and capable APS 5
- Financial Reporting Officer to contribute to the management, valuation and reporting of Defence’s
- significant and complex asset portfolio. This role presents a unique opportunity to support the
- financial stewardship of one of Australia’s largest asset bases, valued at approximately $158
- billion, while building expertise in financial accounting, asset valuation, data analytics, business
- improvement and stakeholder engagement.
- Working under limited direction, you will perform complex asset management and financial
- reporting activities within an integrated workforce. You will apply and maintain an understanding of
- Commonwealth financial legislation, accounting standards and policy frameworks to support
- informed decision-making and ensure compliance with Defence and Government requirements.
- As an APS 5 Financial Reporting Officer, you will be responsible for managing your own workflow,
- exercising sound judgement and making informed decisions within your area of responsibility. You
- will interpret legislation, policies and procedures, provide technical advice to stakeholders, identify
- and resolve routine compliance issues, and undertake research, analysis, reviews and
- investigations to support high-quality financial outcomes.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level.
How to Apply
Position Contact Vivienne Ho, 02 5131 3004
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1B1FF47B-C724-43B7-ADB1-ED1D4E65B
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