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Director, financial accounting

Canberra
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Posted: 15 April
Offer description

* Ongoing & Non-ongoing - Financial Management and Property Services
* Executive Level 2 : $149,408 - $176,152
* National Office, Tuggeranong

Position Description:
You will lead the department’s external financial reporting and strengthen financial stewardship across the organisation. You will direct a specialised team, ensure the integrity of financial information, and maintain year-round audit readiness while meeting statutory reporting requirements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, PRIMA and the PGPA Act.
As a senior leader, you will set direction, manage risk and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement—clarifying priorities, allocating resources to deliver, and developing people so the team consistently meets reporting requirements and remains audit ready year-round.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing & Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Hitesh Rohra

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 5928

Contact Officer Email:

Application Closing Date: 23-Apr-2026

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