El1 Finance Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance? Minimum Baseline Clearance required.

**EL1 Finance Manager (Federal Government - APS Experienced)**:
**Location**: Yallambie, Melbourne (3-4 days in office)
**Type**: Labour hire contract | 3-6 months with possible extension
**Rate**: $85-$100/hr + 11.5% super (increasing to 12% from July 2025)
**Eligibility**: Australian Citizenship & Minimum Baseline Security Clearance required

**Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance?**
This contract-based EL1 Finance Manager role offers you the chance to step into a senior government position where your APS experience will be relied upon to lead, guide, and get things done-often with limited instruction and plenty of autonomy.

If you're resilient, solution-focused, and ready to hit the ground running, this role offers the perfect environment to make a measurable impact while managing people, driving performance, and ensuring accountability across core financial functions.

**What You'll Be Doing**

As the lead for a federal agency's Finance section, you'll:

- Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, controls, taxation (GST/FBT), reconciliations, and audit preparation
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and best practice service delivery
- Provide strategic financial advice and insights to executive leaders
- Manage a small team, support their development, and ensure day-to-day functions run smoothly
- Lead and advise on the use and development of the agency's FMIS (Finance One)
- Prepare monthly/annual statements, government reports, and cash flow projections

**Who We're Looking For**:
We want someone who is:

- **Experienced**: You've got 3-5+ years of proven success in APS finance, and you're confident managing federal budgets, compliance, and reporting.
- **Security Cleared**: You hold a Baseline clearance (minimum) and are ready to step into a role with immediate responsibility.
- **Resilient & Self-Reliant**: This role comes with mínimal handover and limited documentation-you'll need to find your feet quickly.
- **A Strong Leader**: You've managed small teams before and know how to support people while driving outcomes.
- **A Skilled Communicator**: Whether briefing execs or mentoring staff, you're clear, professional, and confident in your delivery.
- **Technically Capable**: You have experience with FMIS systems (Finance One is a bonus), and can navigate policy, tax, and audit requirements with ease.

**Key Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance
- Demonstrated success in APS finance leadership roles
- Understanding of public sector financial frameworks, accounting standards, tax legislation and policy
- Strong analytical, organisational, and strategic planning skills
- Australian Citizenship
- Baseline Security Clearance (or higher)
- Willingness to undergo a Police Check

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