Project Cost Analyst

The key duties of the position include: The Role We are seeking a high-performing, experienced financial analyst to fill a brand new position with the Pacific Systems Program Office, located in Cairns QLD. You will be accountable under broad direction to interpret policy and apply financial procedures and policies within the Commercial Unit of the program. Key duties may include: Construct cost estimates and undertake analysis of Defence resources to support decision making, milestone reviews and government approvals. Collect, organise and analyse data to build quantitative models, to support cost estimate development, independent review and analysis of cost estimates and program reviews. Undertake analysis of alternatives, tender evaluations, assessing project impacts (scope, schedule, risk and uncertainty) on cost estimates, and value-for-money. Understand and apply the Government and Defence strategic objectives, initiatives within Defence when undertaking development or analysis of cost estimates. Communicate with team members and key stakeholders in the development and analysis of cost estimates to provide assurance to senior management. Work collaboratively within strategic direction and organisational policy and processes to focus team members to achieve required outcomes. Analyse and evaluate cost estimates and provide advice to senior management to support the decision making process. Interpret and implement cost estimation policy, processes, methods, tools, training and take the initiative to provide feedback and recommendations. Analyse, report, advise and communicate financial information specific to the business area. About our Team Since the 1960s, Australia has undertaken a range of capacity-building and engagement activities in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia under the Defence Cooperation Program. The centre-piece of Australia's Defence engagement in the South Pacific is the Pacific Patrol Boat (PB) Program, which involved the gifting of 22 Pacific Class Patrol Boats between 1987 - 1997 and the current PPB replacement program, which will provide 22 new Guardian Class Patrol Boats to participating Pacific Island countries. Recognising that the boats are sovereign assets of the participating nations, Australia is committed to providing a range of engineering, technical and logistics support services to ensure the ongoing operational capability of the Pacific Patrol Boat fleet, which is provisioned through the Pacific Systems Program Office. Your role in the delivery of financial analysis provides a vital input to maintaining capability for Pacific Island countries. Our Ideal Candidate As the Pacific Systems Program Cost Estimate Analyst, you will have a passion for finance and accounting work and will operate independently, under broad direction, to perform and achieve complex financial management work. Your key competencies may include: Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and produce high quality outcomes in a fast paced environment; Strong written and verbal communication with an ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders including researching and presenting alternative positions and presenting options effectively; Complex problem solving ability, based upon a questioning mind and ability to think laterally; Understand the strategic environment you are operating in, linking program outcomes to organisational goals. Eligibility Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level. Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

Location: Manoora, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025