Finance Officer - Projects

Airport Development Group | ADG; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Projects Cost Officer (Finance) to join our Corporate Services team. The role focuses on cost control for ADG’s capital projects, supporting decision-making and financial reporting across project delivery.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Assets, you will monitor expenditure, manage budgets and forecasts, and work with project managers and senior stakeholders to uphold financial discipline across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in a large asset or capital project environment.
• Strong understanding of project cost control principles and financial systems.
• Excellent MS Office skills with Excel proficiency and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Finance to provide accurate, timely financial information on all active projects.
• Develop, manage, and update project budgets and forecasts, including contingency and capitalisation processes.
• Monitor expenditure and commitments, analyse cost trends, and identify risks or variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegations, and accounting standards.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, receipting, and invoice matching.
• Prepare monthly reports, KPIs, and project cost updates.
• Support internal and external audit processes and maintain robust financial controls.

Skills

Project cost control

Financial systems

Excel

Education

Accounting or related field

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Do you have a strong background in Accounts Administration or Finance Support and are you looking to advance your career within a corporate finance environment, working closely with a project team?

About the role

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking an experienced Projects Cost Officer (Finance) to join our Corporate Services team. This position plays a key role in providing accurate and reliable cost control for ADG’s capital projects, supporting confident decision‑making and financial reporting across all stages of project delivery.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Assets, you’ll work closely with Project Managers, Finance, and senior stakeholders to monitor project expenditure, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure financial discipline across ADG’s capital portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Project Managers and Finance to provide accurate, timely financial information on all active projects.
• Developing, managing, and updating project budgets and forecasts, including contingency and capitalisation processes.
• Monitoring expenditure and commitments, analysing cost trends, and identifying potential risks or variances.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, delegations, and accounting standards.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, receipting, and invoice matching.
• Preparing monthly reports, KPIs, and project cost updates.
• Supporting internal and external audit processes and maintaining robust financial controls.

About you

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a project environment. You enjoy working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and have strong analytical and communication skills.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a large asset or capital project environment.
• Strong understanding of project cost control principles and financial systems.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and practical experience using corporate ERP systems (TechnologyOne experience desirable).
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (includes police record check).

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group owns and operates key infrastructure across the Northern Territory, including airports, commercial buildings, and hospitality assets. With a strong investment pipeline and a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and connected Northern Australia, we are entering a period of exciting growth and transformation. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful driving energy strategy at the heart of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the Territory.

At ADG, we offer a supportive, inclusive, and energetic workplace, with a strong focus on professional development. You’ll benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, mentoring, and career growth pathways tailored to your ambitions. Our health and wellbeing program, yearly lifestyle allowance, and salary sacrificing options (including novated leasing and super contributions) are designed to support your overall wellbeing. We also offer additional leave entitlements for eligible employees and a workplace culture that values diversity, innovation, and impact.