APS 6 - Financial Analyst

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is seeking an APS 6 financial analyst to join the Finance Branch in Canberra. You will provide advice on complex financial policy and assurance, ensuring compliance with the PGPA Act and statutory requirements.

You will gather data, analyse it, and deliver evidence-based recommendations to stakeholders across the agency. Based in Canberra, this role supports the delivery of financial assurance programs, manages spending policies, and builds strong

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework, PGPA Act and related legislation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills applied to financial information and systems.
• Ability to establish and sustain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to manage deadlines within a dynamic operating environment across multiple systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Collaborative approach reflecting ASA's Nuclear Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial compliance and assurance activities by gathering and analysing data across platforms, systems and reporting tools to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage travel, credit card and other spending commitments, and associated financial policies and guidance.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders, delivering high-quality client engagement and support.
• Apply professional judgement and initiative to solve problems and deliver business objectives.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government – Canberra ACT

$99,733 - $112,431 a year

2d ago , from Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government

• $99,733 - $112,431 (+ up to 15.4% Superannuation)
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

As an APS 6 in the ASA Finance Branch, you will be expected to prepare and provide advice on complex financial policy and assurance to stakeholders in the Australian Submarine Agency in compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and whole of government policies such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, Financial Delegations and Accountable Authority Instructions. You will,

• Deliver financial compliance and assurance activities, including by gathering and analysing data across a variety of platforms, systems and reporting tools to deliver evidence-based recommendations and actions.
• Be responsible for specific financial management matters, such as travel, credit card, and other spending commitments, and associated financial policies, user guidance and financial literacy initiatives.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders, delivering high-quality client engagement and support.
• Apply knowledge, professional judgement and initiative to problem-solve to deliver against business objectives.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality outcomes within a dynamic operating environment.

About our Team

This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career financial analyst to join a collaborative team delivering the Australian Submarine Agency's financial assurance and compliance program. The Financial Reporting and Policy team delivers financial reporting and assurance services to support informed decision-making and effective stewardship of public resources. As part of a team supporting one of Australia's most significant national capability programs, this role is responsible for managing the Agency's financial assurance program, maintaining financial policies and contributing to financial reporting. We offer onsite working arrangements, this position is Canberra-based and the successful applicant will be expected to work onsite.

Our Ideal Candidate

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is a dynamic organisation seeking motivated, talented and collaborative individuals looking to progress their career in a supportive and professional government working environment.

• Understanding, or demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire knowledge, of the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework, PGPA Act, and related legislation, guidance and financial compliance and performance requirements.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skills applied to financial information, systems and concepts.
• Capacity to establish and sustain productive professional relations with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines within a dynamic operating environment across a range of systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• A collegiate approach reflecting ASA's Nuclear Mindset

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