APS6 - Senior Financial Assurance Officers Financial Management Branch

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The opportunity we have available

The Financial Assurance team is responsible for supporting the ongoing financial management and performance of DITRDCSA and plays a critical role in ensuring the department is compliant with Finance Law (which includes the Public Governance Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 PGPA Rule Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles) Accountable Authority Instructions Accountable Authority Delegations and Travel and Credit Card requirements.

The vacant positions provide applicants with an opportunity to acquire and/or develop an understanding of the core functions of the department from the Financial Management Branch perspective and is an opportunity to further expand their skill set within the Australian Public Service (APS).

What will you do

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders across the Department to achieve their outcomes while also contributing to business improvement projects within the team and may include the following activities:

• Providing advice and support to the department relating to the Financial Governance Framework.
• Managing the departments financial compliance and assurance program which includes the identification and internal lodgement of financial non-compliance administration of the departments digital compliance platform (Lighthouse) and delivering the annual Management Assurance Certificate and Resource Management Letter surveys.
• Preparing routine and specialised internal communications to staff on a range of topics to support financial compliance.
• Responding to queries via a dedicated mailbox maintaining key corporate guidance documentation and the preparation of senate estimates briefs.
• Assist in the preparation of routine quarterly reporting which may include basic data analytics.
• Where appropriate assist in developing coordinating and facilitating financial literacy offerings for the department which may include training courses guidance materials and intranet resources.

Who are we looking for

We are seeking to engage highly motivated and proactive candidates to join our passionate high performing team.

• the ability to think critically and act with integrity whilst ensuring the department is compliant with Finance Law.
• research administrative and analytical skills
• an ability to develop and maintain productive trusted working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups collaborating effectively to support the department in achieving its goals.
• an ability to quickly acquire and apply an understanding of various legislative and policy frameworks
• high-level organisational and time management skills to coordinate competing priorities across a large number of tasks and activities in order to achieve high quality outcomes in restrictive timeframes
• able to apply sound judgment take initiative and work independently with a common-sense approach.
• strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to develop written materials and quarterly reporting briefs or training resources requiring minimal revision.
• The ability to design develop and deliver engaging training courses on finance-related topics.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• the ability to apply sound judgement take initative and work independently
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• ability to develop and maintain productive trusted working relationships

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found atRecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission

What else can we offer

• A dynamic supportive team who welcome better ways of working and innovative approaches to service delivery
• Networking opportunities across the department and wider relevant whole of Commonwealth forums
• Capability development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate including part time hours and home-based work.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at the baseline clearance level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and Assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 14 November 2025

Applications close: 28 November 2025

Application shortlisting: 5 December 2025

Further assessments: 12 December 2025

Selection report finalised: 16 January 2026

Offers and announcements: 23 January 2026

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT Friday 28 November 2025.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement ofno more than 1 pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 2 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email

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