Financial Advisor – Finance | Canberra | PV

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Positive Vetting clearance.

Location: Canberra (Onsite).

1. A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 2 pages max)

2. Individual responses to each criterion

- RFQ ID: SG-305758095832

- Portal Reference: 105916

- Agency: Dept of Defence

- Closing Date: 10:00 6 Nov 2026 (Australia/Sydney)

- Estimated Start Date: 14 December 2026

- Initial Contract Duration: 1 year

- Extension Term: 12 months

- Number of Extensions: 2

- Experience Level: Work Level 3

- Security Clearance: Must have an active Positive Vetting clearance

- Location of Work: ACT

- Working Arrangements: Onsite at Brindabella Business Park 10, Brindabella Circuit, Majura ACT

- Maximum Hours: 8 hours per day

The Intelligence Capability Division (ICD), supporting the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), delivers integrated enterprise intelligence capability and manages the development of the intelligence workforce. ICD requires a Financial Advisor to provide cost estimation, financial analysis and management support services to progress programs and projects through the required approval pathways and delivery paths, including the One Defence Capability System (ODCS). The Financial Advisor will operate with a high degree of autonomy, undertaking complex estimation, analysis, and assurance tasks.

- Managing the costs of complex projects including track and report on various programs of work to support decision making, milestone reviews and approvals

- Preparing cost estimates quantifying and applying cost factors in collaboration with project managers, engineers, business analysts and stakeholders

- Supporting the program reviews of whole of life cycle costs for Defence resources including program evaluation, interdependencies and relationships between projects

- Developing and providing advice on submissions, affordability reports and briefs to manage risks and issues associated with the achievement of project or program outcomes

- Applying the principles of a risk adjusted cost estimate with inherent and contingent risk profiles, where applicable

- Leading and working collaboratively within a professional team to work with stakeholders, to achieve project outcomes and to guide and develop people

- Using appropriate software and tools for cost estimation and financial analysis, as agreed with the Commonwealth

- Tertiary qualifications in accounting and business administration

- Ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and present findings and proposed solutions

- High-level proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite products (Word styles and templates, Excel referential formulae, and PowerPoint master layout changes)

- Ability to develop project cost estimation and analysis to support decision-making, milestone reviews, and government approvals

- Financial and budgeting knowledge

(a) The Service Provider’s demonstrated understanding of the Services required, their capability and capacity to provide the services described in the Detailed Statement of Work within the specified time frames, and the identification of any key challenges and the management of risk;

(b) The Service Provider’s demonstrated organisational experience in providing similar services to the services described in the Detailed Statement of Work;

(c) The relevant experience of nominated Personnel in providing similar services to the services described in the Detailed Statement of Work; and

(d) The whole of life costs or total fees to be incurred by the Entity and the extent to which the level and structure of fees proposed provides value for money for the Australian Government.

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

1. Fair, disclosed margins

2. Clear communication at every stage

3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness

4. Visibility on submissions and process status

5. A professional and respectful experience

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1. PAYG through Pinaka

2. Third-party payroll

3. Self-employed (own ABN)

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