Financial Accountant

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Defence Housing Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence's operational needs.

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members.

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

The Finance Division is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of DHA, by supporting effective decision making, resource allocation and policy compliance for both internal and external stakeholders.

Finance is committed to providing the whole organisation with accurate and reliable financial information and prides itself with supporting the broader organisation with achieving strategic goals in line with these functions.

About the role

You will manage the development and delivery of monthly financial reports within required timeframes, including the review of financial transactions, preparation of financial journals and month end reconciliations to ensure data integrity.

You will contribute to the preparation of the General Purpose Financial statements for DHA including liaison with external and internal auditors, review internal procedures and make recommendations to the Manager, Accounting Services regarding proposed changes, contribute to the management of the asset management accounting functions of DHA ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and be a subject matter expert on property development accounting issues.

You will provide monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting workpapers in relation to asset accounts, undertake the capitalisation of assets acquired by DHA including cost allocations for developmental projects and undertake the calculation and administration of DHA's annual impairment process. Ensure that DHA's end of financial year processing is completed in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards including preparation of notes to the financial statements.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

  • 15.4% superannuation
  • Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
  • Work-life balance and flexible working options
  • A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
  • Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
  • Career progression and opportunities
  • ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA's Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

Note: All successful applicants are required to be eligible to complete a Baseline Vetting security clearance for consideration of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)

How to apply

Apply now via our online careers site with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role. We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission's Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission's Integrated Leadership System at this role's level.

For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack through the online careers site.

Applications close: 11:55pm AEST 22 September 2025.

Any questions? Please contact Ljubica Siljanovska - Assets Assistant Director

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Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

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Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.


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