Defence Finance Officer — Onsite Canberra (NV1+ Clearance)

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Defence Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Australia in Canberra requires a qualified Financial Support Officer to deliver financial administration across procurement, budgeting and reporting for IASPO programs. The role demands Defence budgeting experience and the ability to work onsite in Campbell Park Offices, Canberra, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

The successful candidate will support invoice processing, budget planning, and governance activities, ensuring compliance with Defence policies and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience with defence budgeting and financial management.
• Familiar with ERP-based procurement and contract administration.
• Ability to prepare and analyse budget reports and variances.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Contract Administration: manage outlines and purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Financial Management and Invoice Processing: validate invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Budget Planning, Monitoring and Reporting: maintain budgets, forecasts, and SPMS/DMFP inputs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Governance: coordinate with Project Managers and executives on financial outputs.

Skills

Defence budgeting

ERP procurement

Budget reporting

Financial compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

ERP system

CAPT Tool

IBRS reporting

Job description

Defence Australia in Canberra requires a qualified Financial Support Officer to deliver financial administration across procurement, budgeting and reporting for IASPO programs. The role demands Defence budgeting experience and the ability to work onsite in Campbell Park Offices, Canberra, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

The successful candidate will support invoice processing, budget planning, and governance activities, ensuring compliance with Defence policies and reporting