At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the Army's financial affairs, including budgets and audits.
- Company: Join the Australian Army for a unique and fulfilling career.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, free medical, and excellent fitness facilities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Experience adventure, camaraderie, and make a real impact serving your country.
- Qualifications: Must be 17+, an Australian Citizen, and have a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 97168 - 97168 $ per year.
Your Role
In this fulfilling role, you’ll work in a unique environment managing the Army’s complex financial affairs. You could perform a range of functions from providing advice, governance of financial transactions, preparing budgets, contract management and managing audits in a unit, Brigade Headquarters or senior headquarters.
Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:
- Preparing budgets, financial statements, cash flow analysis, accrual accounting, costings, and financial analysis
- Managing the development, training and implementation of financial management systems
- Coordinating training and development of people in Field Cash Offices
- Deploying as a Financial Adviser on exercises
On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn $97,168 per annum plus generous 16.4% superannuation.
Location
You’ll get to take advantage of the many opportunities to see more of Australia and the world. Following your initial military training in Canberra and Finance Officer Basic Course in Wagga Wagga, you could be posted to one of many major base locations around Australia, as well as at Training Establishments in regional areas. It’s not possible to guarantee a specific posting location for the duration of your service, therefore you must be willing to relocate.
Life in the Army
Action, adventure, exciting career opportunities and amazing mateship—there’s so much to love about life in the Army. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill, get qualified with fully paid training or are up for a new challenge, you’ll find it all in the Army. Not to mention there’s also the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country and providing support to communities in need, both here and overseas. This is no ordinary job—but that’s exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy a rewarding career, opportunities to travel, excellent fitness facilities, and free medical and dental; all in a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.
Qualifications
Be at least 17 at the time of appointment, an Australian Citizen, and have at minimum a bachelor level degree in accounting, economics or business/business management. Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare. Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance.
How to apply
Click the APPLY button if you think you have what it takes to become an Army Finance Officer, and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.au.
Visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army: Finance Officer - ADF Careers
Finance Officer employer: Australian Army
The Australian Army offers an exceptional work environment for Finance Officers, combining a fulfilling career with the chance to travel across Australia and beyond. With comprehensive training, generous benefits including 16.4% superannuation, and a strong focus on personal and professional development, employees enjoy a dynamic culture that fosters camaraderie and pride in serving the nation. This role not only provides financial expertise but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities both locally and internationally.
