APS6 & EL1 Finance Officers
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Federal Government Opportunity
Dynamic, newly created team
Accelerate your career
Federal Government Opportunity
Dynamic, newly created team
Accelerate your career
Continue to Grow Your Career in 2026!
Join a newly established Financial Operations team within a leading Australian Government Agency and play a vital role in delivering accurate, compliant, and responsive financial services that make a real difference. Whether you’re ready to step into leadership or grow your technical expertise, we have opportunities for you.
Why You’ll Love These Roles
APS6 Financial Operations Officer
Classification: APS6 & EL1
Salary: APS6: $98,314 – $121,026 + super & EL1: $126,341 – $154,000 + super
Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Start Date: 19th January
Type: Non-ongoing, 12-month term (with possible extensions)
Security: Baseline clearance required
Skills & Capabilities Required
For APS6 Financial Operations Officer:
Take this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a team committed to supporting Indigenous Australians, apply now and help shape a better future.
If you have any questions regarding the role, contact Mel on 02 9250 8092
Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.
Join a newly established Financial Operations team within a leading Australian Government Agency and play a vital role in delivering accurate, compliant, and responsive financial services that make a real difference. Whether you’re ready to step into leadership or grow your technical expertise, we have opportunities for you.
Why You’ll Love These Roles
- Be part of a modern, in-house financial operations function.
- Work on payroll and accounts that keep the Agency running smoothly.
- Enjoy a collaborative environment that values professionalism, innovation, and impact.
APS6 Financial Operations Officer
- Deliver accurate payroll and accounts payable/receivable services.
- Support the transition from shared services to an in-house model.
- Provide expert advice and ensure compliance with legislation and policy.
- Lead a team delivering payroll and accounts excellence.
- Shape strategy and drive continuous improvement in financial operations.
- Mentor junior staff and influence organisational outcomes.
Classification: APS6 & EL1
Salary: APS6: $98,314 – $121,026 + super & EL1: $126,341 – $154,000 + super
Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Start Date: 19th January
Type: Non-ongoing, 12-month term (with possible extensions)
Security: Baseline clearance required
Skills & Capabilities Required
For APS6 Financial Operations Officer:
- Strong technical knowledge of payroll and accounts processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial legislation, policy, and compliance frameworks.
- High-level accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data.
- Analytical skills to identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven leadership and team management capability.
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence organisational outcomes.
- Expertise in financial governance, risk management, and audit readiness.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for executive-level reporting
Take this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a team committed to supporting Indigenous Australians, apply now and help shape a better future.
If you have any questions regarding the role, contact Mel on 02 9250 8092
Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.