EMPLOYMENT

The key duties of the position include The Role Under broad direction, the APS6 Asset Accounting and Reporting Officer performs complex asset management and reporting tasks, supporting Defence's financial compliance and strategic objectives. They apply Commonwealth financial legislation to inform decision-making and ensure accurate reporting. Working with autonomy, they apply initiative and judgement in financial procedures, address non-compliance, and interpret legislative requirements. They contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and program management. The role may involve leading a team, setting priorities, managing workflows, and overseeing resources. Officers build capability through coaching, feedback, and quality assurance. They engage with stakeholders on complex or sensitive issues, anticipating and responding to needs to achieve Defence outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Delivering asset lifecycle management and financial statement analysis. Coordinating monthly and annual asset and financial reporting. Advising on technical asset and financial accounting matters. Contributing to asset policy, procedure, and system development. Building effective relationships and collaborating with stakeholders. Resolving complex, asset management issues, and implementing solutions. Evaluating compliance with asset management policies. Analysing and communicating financial information. Managing workflows and preparing work plans with measurable outcomes. The APS6 Officer is also accountable for continuous improvement and professional development. About our Team There is no single employer in the Commonwealth that offers the breadth of technical challenges that Defence Finance Group (DFG) tackle. Working in the Financial Accounting and Asset Accounting team means you will be applying your professional judgement and knowledge to a huge range of complex accounting issues. The Asset Accounting and Project Finance Governance team is responsible for the full financial reporting and the financial accounting of Defence's assets through their capability lifecycle. They are also accountable for policy advice, compliance assurance, conducting quality assurance checks on financial accounting activities and liaison with external auditors. The team's practical judgement is relied upon to deliver professional advice and reporting around complex assets, business processes, procurements and multi-year billion-dollar projects. The teams are responsible for the financial accounting of the largest asset base in the Commonwealth valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Think big, physical tangible assets like aircraft, ships, submarines plus a huge property portfolio, specialist military equipment, complex intellectual property and bespoke technology. Career growth prospects are strong because if you understand assets underpinning Defence you will gain a knowledge of the business. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong initiative, sound practical judgement and resilience. Thorough experience in asset accounting encompassing the full range of asset lifecycle activities. Strong technical accounting skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to produce quality work within short timeframes. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. A commitment to continuous improvement.