07408

Closes: 24 June 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 07408
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: Mark Lapthorne on Mark.Lapthorne@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0564

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Details: Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably experienced and qualified people to work as an Assistant Accountant with the Reporting Team in Shared Services Finance. The successful applicant will work with a team tasked with the provision of financial accounting and taxation services to ACT Government Directorates and Agencies. Duties include the coordination of payment runs, salary overrides, general ledger tasks and reconciliations, assisting with the preparation of BAS and FBT returns, and working with the team on monthly and annual financial processes. Demonstrated technical and software skills in financial accounting are essential, as is a commitment to improving financial processes. Also required are well-developed liaison, negotiation and collaboration skills. An ability to work effectively as part of a team is important.

Note:   This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Expressions of Interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than one page addressing the Professional/Technical and Behavioural Capabilitiesoutlined in the attached Position Description. A current curriculum vitae with contact details for at least two referees is also required.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.