Overview
Defence's Financial Policy team plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining the financial framework to enable Defence to deliver its outcomes. As an Assistant Director, you will work within a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality policy outcomes and tackle unique and challenging financial policy issues. This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing the Defence financial framework in partnership with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose and responsive to evolving needs.
The framework includes:
* Accountable Authority Instructions (AAIs), Financial Delegations and associated policies and guidance.
* Grants management framework and reporting.
Responsibilities
* Working collaboratively with others to deliver financial policy outcomes;
* Drafting and reviewing a range of documentation including briefs and ministerial submissions;
* Managing, influencing and implementing changes to the Defence financial framework;
* Providing subject matter expertise to solve complex financial policy challenges;
* Delivering on statutory and management reporting requirements;
* Providing relevant, accurate and timely finance policy advice to stakeholders including Portfolio Ministers, the Secretary of Defence, the Chief of the Defence Force and Senior Leaders within the Department.
About our Team
The Financial Policy Directorate sits within the Financial Compliance Branch in Budgets and Financial Services Division. We are a high performing and cohesive team which supports continuous improvement and delivers results. The Directorate develops and maintains core financial frameworks to assist Defence staff in performing their financial responsibilities. The team works in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, managing limited resources to deliver on competing priorities and deadlines.
Our Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a collaborative and motivated team member who works proactively and has a talent for building strong relationships. Whether you have extensive experience in financial policy and governance or transferable skills from related fields, your ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes will be highly regarded. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Ideally, you will demonstrate:
* Knowledge of the Commonwealth Resource Management Framework, or the ability to quickly develop expertise in this area;
* Sound judgement and initiative, with the confidence to make informed decisions;
* Strong interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in engaging and influencing others to achieve outcomes;
* Excellent organisational ability, capable of managing competing priorities and working independently to meet deadlines;
* A strategic outlook, with the ability to plan effectively and deliver results in a dynamic environment;
* Commitment to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
Application Closing Date
Thursday 19 February 2026
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