Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 24922
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Helen Barton on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0750
Details: The City and Environment Directorate (CED) brings together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a new directorate with a bold purpose: to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.
We are looking for an experienced finance officer to join our expanding Assets and Capital team for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.
The occupant of the position will have the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of tasks including the maintenance of the Directorate’s assets register, assist in monitoring the Directorate’s annual capital works program, requesting capital funding through the draw down process and reporting of assets in the Directorate’s financial statements.
The primary duties/responsibilities for this position are to:
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Maintain the Directorate’s asset register and property, plant and equipment general ledger accounts including processing asset transactions (additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations, etc).
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Assist with the annual asset revaluation program including coordination of asset unit costings and internal revaluations, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, preparation of valuation calculations and required adjustments.
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Assist in monitoring the Directorate’s annual capital works program including:
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The provision of reports to Project Managers.
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Tracking, reporting and completing audit documentation of Commonwealth funded projects.
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Attend to capital cash management requirements, including fortnightly capital appropriation draw downs and payment of creditors.
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Prepare monthly asset and capital works reconciliations and resolve any issues discovered.
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Undertake end of financial year asset and capital works reporting for inclusion in the Directorate’s financial statements and complete annual report working papers within stipulated time frames.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, economics or commerce are highly desirable.
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Progression towards or membership of a professional accounting body is desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and can be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a maximum two pages pitch addressing Selection Criteria and your curriculum vitae.
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 three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
