Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 16308
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Lauren Callaghan on [email protected] or (02) 6207 6872
Details: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Executive Officer to join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), providing critical strategic, operational, and governance support to drive the success of the Directorate’s financial functions.
In this influential role, you will act as a key liaison between the CFO and senior stakeholders, coordinating and prioritising a broad range of financial, corporate, and strategic initiatives aligned with organisational priorities. Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will exercise sound judgement, strategic insight, and a strong understanding of public sector governance to support decision-making, anticipate risks, and manage emerging issues.
With a high degree of autonomy, you will play an integral role in ensuring initiatives are delivered effectively against competing priorities and tight timeframes, contributing to strong organisational performance and accountability.
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:
Highly Desirable:
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Experience working within a central agency, finance function, or executive support environment supporting senior leadership.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and policies, such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act or equivalent.
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Strong ICT proficiency, including advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel).
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Demonstrated experience using records and information management systems, including TRIM (HPE Content Manager) and SharePoint.
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Familiarity with ACT Government systems and processes, including travel booking systems.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your curriculum vitae and names of two referees. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.
We encourage you to discuss this role with the contact officer prior to submitting your application.
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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