Cost Modelling

Shape Australia's Future Through Purpose-Driven Finance and Commercial Advisory

At Scyne Advisory, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments, not-for-profits, and for-purpose organisations to deliver services that build more resilient, equitable, secure, and prosperous communities. Guided by our values—Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics—we bring deep expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything we do.

We're excited to offer a newly created opportunities in our Finance Advisory team, part of the Commercial, Finance and Infrastructure Practice in both our Canberra and Adelaide offices. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Defence cost modelling and commercial advisory, ready to lead high-impact financial and commercial outcomes across major acquisition and sustainment programs.

About the Role

As a Cost Modelling & Commercial Services Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of cost modelling services aligned to Defence acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement methodologies, contracting options, and tender development.
• Support contract management and performance monitoring, ensuring probity and compliance.
• Mentor ADO personnel and junior consultants in cost modelling and commercial advisory.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Defence and industry to shape smarter decisions and deliver trusted advice.

Key Responsibilities

We're looking for experienced people who can work across one or more of these areas:

Project Costing Services

• Lead the delivery of cost modelling services aligned to Defence acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Manage a Schedule of Services to ensure timely and accurate costing aligned with Chart of Accounts (CoA) planning.
• Provide surge capacity for ad-hoc costing tasks without impacting planned deliverables.
• Mentor and train ADO personnel in cost modelling methodologies and tools.

Contract Management

• Advise on contracting options and performance frameworks to support strategic procurement outcomes.
• Support contract development, execution, and performance monitoring across acquisition and sustainment phases.
• Ensure probity and compliance in contract management, including conflict of interest processes and briefing materials.
• Participate in evaluation working groups and contribute to Source Evaluation Reports (SER).

Procurement Methodologies, Contracting Options and Tender Development

• Provide expert advice on procurement strategies, including Early Industry Engagement, RFI, RFT, and S&Q processes.
• Draft and review tender documentation, evaluation plans, and endorsement to proceed materials.
• Engage with industry through briefings, clarifications, and evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including MPB to ensure alignment with Commonwealth procurement policies.

Please note: These positions require you to have an Australian Citizenship and be willing to undertake Baseline (or preferably NV1) clearance to support work with Defence and Federal Government. For more information, please go to  

About You

You're a dynamic, high-performing finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated to make a difference.

You bring:

• Demonstrated experience in cost modelling, financial analysis, or commercial advisory within Defence or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth procurement processes and contracting frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring others and managing competing priorities.
• Familiarity with TEWG participation and drafting of SER reports.

Why Join Scyne Advisory?

• Work on high-impact Defence programs that shape Australia's future.
• Be part of a collaborative, expert team that values every person.
• Access professional development, leadership opportunities, and mentoring from industry leaders.
• Help build stronger communities through smarter financial and commercial decisions.

Ready to turn your expertise into impact?

Apply now to join Scyne Advisory and help shape the future of Defence's financial and commercial capability.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• CA ANZ or CPA qualification (advantageous).
• Defence or public sector experience highly regarded.
• NV1 or higher clearance

Scyne Employee Benefits:

• Market Leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave). 
• Flexible Working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us. 
• Additional Leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more 
• Employee Share Options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership. 
• Smart Device Reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill. 
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits: We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle. 
• Sonder Mental Health Support: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members. 

Interested in working together or want to find out more? 

If you share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today. 

We Value Every Person and Every Voice:

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We know that an inclusive culture, and collective intelligence improves the decision-making processes and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and team. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know.

Recruitment and Assessment Process:

Scyne's approach to recruitment and selection is underpinned by key principles and expectations, ensuring we recruit and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce that is representative of the communities and organisations we serve. We ensure selection to roles is fair, with equal access provided, and appointments factor in but not limited to relative ability to fulfil the role, prior performance, potential and alignment with our values – taking unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions into consideration.

We carry out background checks on our people to ensure we have made a sound hiring decision and to protect the organisation and our clients from potential risk. If required, confirmation of a valid Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain a Commonwealth security clearance.

Our principles and employment screening process adheres to the AS 4811:2022 Workforce Screening Standard.