Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 69480
Directorate: City Renewal Authority
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 August 2026
Contact Officer: Rowena Woods on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9836
Details: The City Renewal Authority (Authority) is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy. In partnership with the community, the Authority aims to create an active city heart through the delivery of design-led, people-focussed urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join City Renewal as Director Financial Reporting.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the delivery of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation compliance, financial governance and financial analysis, while supporting the agency's financial management and statutory reporting obligations. Working in a small, high-performing team, you will have exposure to a diverse range of financial responsibilities and play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance leader looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, governance and compliance. We are seeking a proactive self-starter with strong technical accounting skills, a high level of accountability, and the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
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:
We would love to hear from you if you have:
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strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
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experience preparing and analysing financial information, budgets and forecasts
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knowledge of accounting standards, statutory reporting and financial management frameworks
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a proactive approach, with a strong sense of accountability, initiative and ownership
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experience leading and developing staff
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strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
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a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
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: Please provide your supporting statement of no more than two pages that address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae; and contact details of two referees.
For further information please contact Rowena Woods at Rowena [email protected].
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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