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Deputy Chief Finance Officer Full-time NEW

  • Ongoing – Full Time – EL2
  • $157,574
  • Campbell, ACT

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Deputy CFO) leads the Memorial’s management accounting function and plays a key role in shaping organisational financial strategy, performance and sustainability. The position provides high-level financial leadership, partnering with executives and senior managers to ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organisational objectives. The Deputy CFO also builds and maintains productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the Memorial, portfolio agencies and the Department of Finance to support effective financial governance, funding outcomes and organisational decision-making.

Operating in a complex and dynamic environment, the Deputy CFO applies strategic judgement to resolve financial challenges, provide authoritative advice and contribute to executive decision-making on organisational performance, investment priorities and long-term financial sustainability. The position combines strategic leadership with the ability to analyse complex financial issues when required, ensuring informed, practical and outcome-focused solutions for the organisation.

Core Responsibilities

Under broad direction, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for:

  • Providing authoritative financial advice, analysis and strategic guidance to the Chief Finance Officer and senior leaders to support informed decision-making and organisational performance.
  • Leading the Memorial’s management accounting, budgeting and forecasting functions, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
  • Assessing the financial implications, risks and opportunities associated with major initiatives, commercial activities and investment decisions, and contributing to organisational strategy development.
  • Leading the preparation and management of the Memorial’s external budget processes, including CBMS submissions and compliance with Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORs).
  • Managing relationships with portfolio agencies and the Department of Finance, including the development of key budget documents such as Portfolio Budget Statements and New Policy Proposals.
  • Overseeing appropriations management, cash flow forecasting and investment recommendations to support the Memorial’s financial sustainability and stewardship obligations.
  • Monitoring, analysing and reporting on organisational financial performance, identifying emerging issues, risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Leading and developing the Management and Financial Accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and professional excellence.
  • Driving improvements to financial systems, processes, reporting and governance frameworks to enhance organisational effectiveness and decision-making.
  • Undertaking additional strategic financial projects and initiatives as required by the Chief Finance Officer.

Position Eligibility

  • To be eligible for employment with the Australian War Memorial you must be an Australian citizen as per section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999.
  • All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
  • Tertiary qualification in accounting or related business degree.
  • Current CPA or CA qualification.

Contact Information

  • For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Helen Petrovski, (02) 6243 4235,
  • For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Talent Acquisition team via

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Wednesday, 28 October 2026

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the Job Information Pack.

Notes

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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