Capability Costing Officer

6 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Defence Australia Full time $80,000 - $104,000 per year

The Role

Defence Finance Group (DFG) provides independent and contestable financial analysis, advice and assurance to Government capability submissions, as well as independent financial support, management and reporting on Defence and Government financial matters.

You will be a part of a team of professionals delivering accurate, timely and high quality analysis and advice to project teams and senior leaders on capability submissions. You will have diverse experience and skills in disciplines including policy, governance, financial management, business and project management.

As an APS 6 Capability Costing, you will employ a high degree of stakeholder engagement to achieve a range of tasks across capability proposals and support our Branch by undertaking analysis, and shaping written and verbal advice for senior leaders and colleagues across Defence.

About our Team

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

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence across a range of stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving abilities based on a questioning mind and an ability to think laterally.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and provide advice.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain a service mentality to assist our business colleagues in their role, responding to queries and assisting them as required.
  • Improvement focus, strong results orientation, and seeks to add value through improving processes and systems.

Application Closing Date:
Monday 15 September 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference
DFG/06563/25
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