Job Ad

Locations: Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne

Work Type: Full Time

Salary: $93,485 - $145,727 plus 15.4% super

About the Opportunities

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing transformation to strengthen its role in fighting financial crime. As we evolve and embrace these changes, we're looking for individuals who are open and curious about new perspectives, new thinking and new ways of working.

We are currently seeking finance professionals with qualifications and capabilities to fill the following roles:

1. Management Accountant (APS5)
2. Senior Management Accountant (APS6)
3. Team Leader Budgets and Management Reporting/Finance Business Partnering (EL1)

This recruitment process is to fill two current vacancies and build a merit pool for anticipated future vacancies. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The key duties of the position include:

Dependent on the role and classification level, you may be expected to perform the following duties:

1. Contribute to the preparation of Internal budget and/or external budget
2. Conduct financial analysis and prepare management reports
3. Support Divisions in managing their budget and forecasting
4. Provide budget management advice to the agency.

Qualifications: Tertiary Qualification or Certification in Accounting or relevant and/or Professional membership (CA, CPA or CIMA) is desirable.

Skills and Experience: While we value qualifications, we are open to candidates with strong experience, knowledge, and skills in one or more of the following:

1. Financial Analysis and Modelling
2. Budget Management and Management Reporting
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory skills

For more detailed role duties and information about the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the linked Candidate Pack. This can also be found through our AUSTRAC - Jobs List.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

1. Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
2. Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
3. Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is also being advertised under Affirmative Measures, to apply under Affirmative Measures you must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. For more information, please visit the APSC Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

To be eligible to apply under Affirmative Measures provisions:

1. Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
2. Provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

*Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?

1. Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.
2. Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.
3. Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment.

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30 pm on Monday 23 March 2026

For enquiries, please contact: Mollie 02 6183 9535