Senior Finance Officer, Assets and Capital Works | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 01 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 10886
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 August 2026
Contact Officer: Berk Canturk on Berk.Canturk@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0875

Details: We are looking for a motivated finance professional to join high-performing teams in Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) Strategic Finance. Our ideal candidate will bring with them experience in either financial accounting, asset management or capital works management. As a Senior Finance Officer, you will have an eye for detail, well developed analytical skills, the ability to work with stakeholders and great time management skills.

We are passionate about growing our people and will support your ongoing professional development by providing financial and study leave support for a range of courses, and reimbursement of costs for your professional memberships. We are a national leader in the adoption of flexible work arrangements, with several options available to staff including flexible working hours, work from home arrangements, and recovery leave options.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in an accounting/finance discipline and CAANZ or CPA Australia professional membership is desirable.
• Previous experience working with complex spreadsheets and financial management systems, in particular TM1, Oracle and CDM, would be an advantage but not essential.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your skills and experience against the capabilities that form the criteria included in the Position Description along with details of your referees, with at least one referee being your current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted .

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.