Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 34814
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 July 2026
Contact Officer: Avi Chand on [email protected] or (02) 6207 7392
Details: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced financial systems professional to join the Strategic Finance team within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.
In this leadership role, you will oversee a high-performing team responsible for the management, enhancement and optimisation of financial systems. You will play a key role in harnessing the value of financial data, driving the effective use of technology solutions, and identifying opportunities to improve business processes and decision-making.
Working collaboratively with business areas across the Directorate, you will support greater understanding and analysis of financial information, strengthen system governance and controls, and identify risks and opportunities to enhance the way we work. Through your leadership, you will help deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, insight and organisational outcomes.
We are passionate about growing our people and will support your ongoing professional development through coaching, mentoring, and leadership programs, financial and study leave support for a range of courses, and reimbursement of costs for your professional membership. 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 flex-time provisions. 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, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related field along with professional membership or progress thereto of a peak Australian accounting body such as CPA/CAANZ is highly desirable.
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Previous experience working with complex datasets and financial information management systems, in particular TM1, Oracle and CDM would be an advantage.
Note: 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: To apply for this position, please provide a two-page pitch outlining why you are interested in this role and what you offer the Directorate in terms of your skill set and relevant career history. You should consider the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities listed in the Position Description when completing your pitch.
Please also provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and details of two current referees.
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.
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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