Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 71567, Several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Tash Grant on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4066
Details: Are you passionate about business improvement, project delivery, and making complex change simple?
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery of key Accounts Payable initiatives, specifically the implementation of the new Superannuation Guarantee changes and how this impacts the future of contractor payments.
In this role, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, finance teams and system specialists to coordinate project activities, analyse impacts, support process improvements, and help ensure successful delivery of this initiative.
What You'll Do
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Support the planning and implementation of the Superannuation changes and associated impacts.
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Assist with the implementation of Superannuation Guarantee changes and related business process improvements.
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Prepare project documentation, reports, communications, and briefing materials.
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Engage with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities and support change adoption.
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Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities within Accounts Payable processes and systems.
What We're Looking For
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Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
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Someone with an exceptionally strong understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process.
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Experience supporting business improvement initiatives and/or operational change.
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Analytical thinking and the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful recommendations.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering outcomes.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Our Team?
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We are a supportive, inclusive team that values new ideas.
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Opportunities to grow your career and develop new skills.
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Flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle.
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A chance to make a real impact in a key finance function.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
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Previous experience in a high-volume and dynamic Accounts Payable environment is highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool may be established from this selection process to be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be made on application and referees report only.
How to Apply: Candidates are requested to review the key accountabilities and duties outlined in the Position Description under the “What you will do” and “What you require” sections and submit:
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A personal pitch of no more than one page. Your personal pitch should include information that provides evidence of your capabilities against the Professional and Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities and importantly highlights your skills and experience in a finance operations or similar environment.
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A current curriculum vitae must be provided.
If you have any questions, candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Tash Grant on 6205 4066 to discuss.
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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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of permanency.
