Director, Cost Analytics & Modelling

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Canberra; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in Canberra seeks an EL 2 Director, to lead the Business Analysis and Cost Modelling function. You will drive activity-based costing, cost recovery policy adherence, and financial planning across the Finance & Investment Division, ensuring compliance and evidence-based decision making.

The role requires strong leadership, public sector financial expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian Government financial management and cost recovery policy.
• CPA/CA qualification or equivalent accounting experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to strengthen cost recovery through costing and analysis.
• Oversee deliverables, engage across business areas, and drive costing improvements.
• Guide pricing, budgeting and resource allocation decisions for senior managers.
• Lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team to deliver department priorities.

Skills

Activity-based costing

Cost recovery frameworks

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Policy understanding

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Job description

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in Canberra seeks an EL 2 Director, to lead the Business Analysis and Cost Modelling function. You will drive activity-based costing, cost recovery policy adherence, and financial planning across the Finance & Investment Division, ensuring compliance and evidence-based decision making.

The role requires strong leadership, public sector financial expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while delivering high-quality