Senior Costing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time

The APS 5 Capability Costing Officer will play a key role in supporting the Capability Costing Branch. The successful candidate will contribute to cost assurance, cost recovery and cost estimation operations. They will work under the direction of senior team members to develop life cycle cost estimates and provide advice to improve the quality of cost estimates.

The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the Department. They will also be able to work effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting strategic priorities.

About the Role

  • Contribute to cost assurance, cost recovery and cost estimation operations
  • Develop life cycle cost estimates
  • Provide advice to improve the quality of cost estimates
  • Work effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting strategic priorities

About Our Team

The Capability Costing Branch works in partnership with the Defence community to drive better practice and transform capability costing. The Branch connects and supports a professional costing community by developing policy and technical solutions, providing strategic and technical costing advice, and building a sustainable costing workforce.



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