Financial Operations Officer

About The Organisation:The agency supports communities and delivers programs and services, working with stakeholders to ensure initiatives are effective and responsive to needs.About The Role:Be part of an emerging Financial Operations function as an APS4 or APS5 Financial Operations Officer, transforming the delivery of finance and payroll services. These roles support a major operational transition and offer strong development, exposure to enterprise-wide systems, and the chance to contribute to a modernised financial service model.Level/Classification: APS 4-5Contract Type: Permanent or S26 Transfer Location: Canberra, ACT Rate Bracket APS4: $80,505.00 -86,097.00 + Super (based on experience)  Rate Bracket APS5: $88,887.00 – 98,028.00 + Super (based on experience)  Requirements: Must have a minimum Baseline clearanceAbility and willingness to undergo police check clearanceSelection criteria response APS4 Financial Operations OfficerKey ResponsibilitiesSupport day-to-day accounts or payroll operationsAssist with transition from shared finance servicesDraft and maintain SOPsProvide advice on accounts payable/receivable or payrollSupport credit card administration, reporting, and data integrityAssist with audit readiness, risk management and quality assuranceRespond to stakeholder enquiries and maintain strong relationshipsSupport clear communication and a culturally safe workplaceExperience & SkillsExperience in finance, payroll, HR, or related operationsStrong administrative, data, reporting and system skillsAbility to follow policy and legislative requirementsStrong communication and stakeholder service skillsTertiary qualification or equivalent experienceAPS5 Financial Operations OfficerKey ResponsibilitiesManage complex accounts or payroll operations and workflowsDevelop SOPs and service frameworks, support transition planningProvide technical advice on accounts, payroll, or credit programsLead quality assurance, risk management, and audit readinessCoach and guide junior staff, resolve escalated issuesContribute to process improvements and governancePromote a culturally safe and inclusive workplaceExperience & SkillsDemonstrated experience in finance, payroll, or accounts functionsAbility to interpret policy, legislation, and established frameworksStrong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skillsExperience coordinating tasks, projects or specialist workflowsConfidence providing guidance and quality assuranceRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience   “For further information or a confidential conversation about the APS4 or APS5 Financial Operations Officer –role, select 'APPLY NOW' or contact Alyanna Ensenado at 0261137521. Your inquiry is valued and will be handled with care."  Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.