Finance Applications Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government, City and Environment Directorate, seeks Expressions of Interest for a temporary Finance Applications Officer (AO6) based in Dickson. The role supports the Oracle Procurement Contracts Cloud Module across the directorate, delivering system support, reporting, and user training to strengthen financial and contract management practices.

The successful applicant will engage with Finance Business Partners and various business areas to drive improvements and ensure effective use of

Qualifications

• Experience working with financial systems, preferably Oracle Financial products.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to deliver training and support to users.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Commitment to collaboration, workplace respect and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and effective use of the Oracle Procurement Contracts Cloud Module.
• Provide end-user support, guidance and training.
• Assist with financial reporting, analysis and dashboard development.
• Support reconciliations and reporting activities across finance systems.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders across the Directorate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and customer-focused service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Training delivery

Written and verbal communication

Prioritisation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance or financial systems

Tools

Oracle Procurement Contracts Cloud Module

Oracle Financial products

Job description

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 49735
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 October 2026
Contact Officer: Nicole Milne on************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 9***

Details

City and Environment(CED) are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and experienced officers to fill a temporary Finance Applications Officer (AO6) opportunity for a period of up to eight weeks within the Finance Branch, Chief Finance Officer Division.
Based in Dickson, the Finance Applications Officer plays a key role in supporting the implementation and utilisation of the Oracle Procurement Contracts Cloud Module across the Directorate, providing system support, reporting capability, stakeholder engagement and user training. The role works closely with business areas and Finance Business Partners to strengthen financial and contract management practices across CED.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• Support the implementation and effective use of the Oracle Procurement Contracts Cloud Module.
• Provide end-user support, guidance and training.
• Assist with financial reporting, analysis and dashboard development.
• Support reconciliations and reporting activities across finance systems.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders across the Directorate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and customer-focused service delivery.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience working with financial systems, preferably Oracle Financial products.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• The ability to deliver training and support to users.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• A commitment to collaboration, workplace respect and customer service excellence.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Australian permanent residency is required.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in financial systems management will be highly regarded.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 27 November 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Applicants will be assessed on their written application and referee reports only. Interviews will not be conducted as part of this EOI process.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Closes

21 October 2026