The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.

Who we are

Finance, Reporting and Operations Branch

The Finance, Reporting and Operations Branch is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability and security of the ACMA through financial, procurement, facilities, travel and physical security services. The Branch proactively engages with business areas to provide advice, and financial and business performance reporting to drive strategic decision making and support the broader organisation. The Branch also provides assurance over the various revenue streams collected on behalf of the Commonwealth and leads the development of a range of budget and financial governance arrangements.

Revenue, Cost Recovery, Financial Statements & Reporting

The Revenue, Cost Recovery, Financial Statements & Reporting Section is responsible for providing assurance over the various revenue streams collected on behalf of the Commonwealth, the custodians of the cost recovery policy advice, the management of financial accounting processes and preparation of financial statements.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for a numbers enthusiast to gain exposure to a niche role, undertaking research and analysis, and using judgement and initiative to interrogate reporting and information received (e.g., financial data) in support of the Revenue Assurance Team objectives. 

As the Revenue Assurance Officer / Senior Revenue Assurance Officer, you will use your research and analysis skills to interpret reporting submitted by industry participants, with a high degree of autonomy, working in a small team.

Key Duties

In this role, with the support of your supervisors, you will: 

• assess, analyse and interpret reporting submitted by industry participants for the purposes of Telecommunications Industry Levy/Eligible Revenue Reporting and the Regional Broadband Scheme
• engage in problem solving to interrogate and understand the data, using your own initiative and curiosity to question things and investigate further, including gathering data from several different sources to ensure accuracy
• use sound decision making and judgement when assessing the potential levy or charge to be applied against industry participants
• produce well developed advice to stakeholders
• document clear and robust rationales in support of your analysis and decision making
• provide subject matter expertise on the compliance and management of the ACMA’s revenue streams and cost recovery activities
• actively support key internal and external stakeholder relationships
• assist with the administration of assurance procedures, including in interpreting and applying a range of complex legislation to the ACMA’s financial policies and revenue assurance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance

To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be an Australian citizen. 

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance.