SES Band 2

10 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Defence Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Introduction

Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence's mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy

You will:


•  Lead and manage a branch practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity;


•  Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;


•  Effectively challenge the status quo when required;


•  Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and


•  Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours and engender a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen.

Your Role

The Department of Defence is seeking a high performing leader to fill the position of First Assistant Secretary Financial Performance and Management (FAS FPM) in the Defence Finance Group (DFG). This position reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO, SES Band 3) and has seven Branch Heads (SES Band 1s) reporting to it. The FPM Division is geographically dispersed, consisting of over 460 Australian Public Servants.

As a key senior executive within the DFG, the FAS FPM has a crucial role in advising and supporting the Minister for Defence, the Secretary of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Force, the CFO and Defence Executive. You will deliver a high level of professional support to clients in relation to financial management and reporting and ensuring business outcomes are achieved. Your Division will be responsible for delivering value added services to both internal and external clients. The FAS FPM is responsible for providing client facing finance business partner services and advice to support financial decision making across Defence. The Division also has responsibility for managing the financial aspects of Defence's Integrated Investment Program (IIP), including maintaining and ensuring the control of project approval records in system as well as managing the Biannual Programming updates to the IIP. The role will also provide financial risk management advice to the CFO and Defence Investment Committee.

In the role of FAS FPM, you will be responsible for leading and driving the implementation of several reviews and projects that support improved planning and financial outcomes for Defence's budget program, including delivering a costing framework that enables Defence to make informed capability acquisition decisions.

You will exemplify the One Defence Leadership behaviours and engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and agility. At all times you will remain cognisant of the legislative and ethical frameworks in which you operate. You will be a team player committed to working across government, with industry and with international partners in pursuit of the national interest.

Application Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DFG/08977/25 on

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