Finance Support Officer

At **Downer Professional Services (DPS)**, we **are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia's interests first**. We work on complex and impactful Defence, government, and infrastructure projects that shape the future of our nation. Our people are at the core of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and leadership to critical Defence programs.

Our **Technical, Advisory, and Capability**practice and **Team Downer**serves as one of the Major Service Providers delivering consulting services and Integrated Work Packages across the Department of Defence, leveraging innovative approaches such as mission and digital engineering to enable the successful delivery of critical Defence programs.

This includes collaboration with key Defence entities, including **Defence Digital Group (DDG), National Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG),**and branches across the **Navy, Army, and Air Force**.

We are currently seeking an experienced **Finance Support Officer**for our consulting services and Integrated Work Packages.

If successful in securing a role, your work may involve:

- **Tender Evaluation Support**- Contribute to all financial aspects of the tender process, including pricing analysis, RFQ development, and financial inputs to the Source Evaluation Report.
- **Financial Reporting & Analysis**- Develop Finance TEWG reports, conduct financial analysis to support project execution planning, and present costed options for capability trade-off decisions.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**- Provide finance advice to project-level working groups and support written and oral briefs to internal leadership and executive stakeholders.
- **Leadership & Team Coordination**- Occasionally lead the finance team within the commercial environment, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- **Governance & Communication**- Assist in preparing briefing materials, status updates, and other documentation as directed, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth processes and standards.
- Strong **Financial Advisory, Cost Modelling and Assurance experience**within Defence, government, or professional services.
- **Relevant qualifications or certifications**.
- **Land Domain Acquisition Expertise**- Demonstrated project experience supporting major acquisition programs within the Land Domain, including financial planning and execution.
- **Tender Evaluation & Cost Modelling**- Skilled in developing and evaluating complex tenders with a strong focus on financial assessment, cost estimation, and model development.
- **Financial Management & Strategic Support**- Proven ability to deliver financial insights and support across project lifecycles, contributing to informed decision-making and capability trade-offs.

Our work is **highly complex and confidential;**applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.
- More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.**Why join Downer Professional Services?**

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace, we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.
- **Be first in line for future opportunities -**By joining our talent network, you'll receive priority consideration for upcoming roles that align with your skills and career goals, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
- **Work on projects that matter -**You'll have the chance to contribute to career-defining projects that support Australia's sovereign capability and national security, delivering real impact in Defence, government, and infrastructure.
- **Invest in your growth -**We believe in continuous learning. Whether it's through structured career mapping, mentoring, training programs, or our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning, we provide the resources to help you advance in your career.
- **Collaborate with Industry experts -**You'll work alongside highly skilled professionals and leaders in a supportive and collaborative environment, where knowledge-sharing and professional development are at the core of what we do.
- **Strong veteran support & Inclusion Initiatives -**We actively support Defence veterans with policies including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to help you transition while staying connected to service.

**Let's connect**- At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace—we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of de