Use your financial expertise to influence decisions that matter.
The Financial Services Branch provides policy, reporting, and advisory support across all areas of finance to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP).
About the role
As an APS6 Management Accountant, you will play a trusted advisory role, supporting senior executives and business areas with high-quality financial insights that inform planning, performance and resource decisions. You will work across budgets, forecasts and financial analysis, helping translate numbers into clear, practical advice in a complex and fast-moving environment.
This role suits someone who is confident working independently, but who also values collaboration and building strong working relationships. You will:
* play a role in strengthening financial capability across the CDPP, improving processes and supporting compliance with government financial frameworks;
* contribute to business planning, monitor financial performance, and help identify financial risks and opportunities — translating complex information into advice that senior executives can act on; and
* manage competing priorities, exercise professional judgement and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to support strong financial stewardship and accountability.
What you will bring:
* strong foundation in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis;
* ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders;
* well-developed analytical skills and professional judgement;
* proactive, organised approach to managing deadlines and priorities; and
* •commitment to integrity, accountability and public sector values.
The key duties of the position include:
In addition to meeting the APS 6 work level standards and Integrated Leadership System, under limited direction you will:
* Provide support to the Senior Management Accountant and the Financial Reporting team in the delivery of monthly reporting processes. This includes journal processing, preparation of reconciliations, and reporting to internal stakeholders;
* Contribution to the internal budget submission process. This includes coordinating responses from budget owners, assisting the Senior Management Accountant with submission consolidation and drafting papers to the Executive Committee for budget endorsement;
* Contribute to the publication of External Budget documents. This includes drafting Portfolio Budget Statements and (where required) Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements, entering budget adjustments in the Department of Finance’s Central Budget Management System (CBMS), and liaising with relevant internal stakeholders for performance information;
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the CDPP, building trusted relationships and providing tailored financial advice that supports capability uplift and financial literacy.
* You will influence outcomes by clearly explaining financial implications, constraints and options, often in complex or time-pressured environments;
* Contribute to CDPP and partner agency led New Policy Proposals (NPPs). This includes applying the CDPP costing model, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to obtain defensible inputs for the model, drafting costing justifications for the Department of Finance, and tracking known and anticipated NPPs (including terminating measures); and
* Provide backup and/or support to other functions in the FMG team as required including contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing financial processes, systems and controls, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
Eligibility
* The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline clearance is required.
* Australian Citizenship.
* Tertiary qualifications in accounting/finance or commerce.
Notes
You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team where your expertise is highly regarded, and your advice has real impact. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, build strong partnerships across the CDPP and contribute to meaningful outcomes for the whole-of-government and the community.
We support flexible work, professional development and career progression within a values-driven APS environment.
No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:
* unique and challenging work;
* professional development opportunities;
* generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
* clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
* 15.4% superannuation;
* flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
* a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
* free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.
Bring your analytical mindset, professional judgement and collaborative approach — and help shape better outcomes through sound financial management.
Mandatory Criteria
A tertiary qualification in accounting/finance or commerce.
Highly desirable Criteria
* Experience in:
o Internal Budgeting;
o External Budgeting; and/or
o Costing activities.
* Hold membership, or in the process of obtaining membership, with a professional accounting body (i.e. CA or CPA).
PLEASE NOTE: Salaries at the CDPP are due to increase from 12 March 2026 and may differ from the salary range listed above. Please refer to the CDPP Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 for further information.