Financial policy officer

Location: Canberra

Security Clearance: Baseline with ability to get NV1

Engagement Type: Full-time – various employment models will be considered, i.e. permanent, fixed term or contractor.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced financial policy officer to join Parbery as a Manager or Senior Manager with experience in financial advisory and financial management, working within a consulting environment, with Defence, Defence Industry, and Australian Federal Government.

As a member of the Parbery consulting team, you will be engaged in client delivery in your area of expertise and support the growth and sustainability of the business through assisting in business development, assisting in the professional development of your team and contributing to the growth of the business.

Your client work will support the delivery of strategic initiatives, policy reform, governance activities, business transformation programs or operational improvement projects in Defence, Defence Industry, and/or the Australian Federal Government.

This role requires a highly collaborative professional who can navigate complex environments, deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes, and manage multiple priorities across both client engagements and Parbery.

Key responsibilities in delivering for Parbery clients

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering work packages, projects, programs, or reform initiatives
• Developing implementation plans, delivery roadmaps and project schedules
• Coordinating activities, dependencies, risks and milestones across multiple stakeholders
• Undertaking analysis of existing policies, processes, governance frameworks and operating models
• Identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Designing and implementing future-state operating models, governance arrangements and business processes
• Developing and reviewing policies, procedures, delegations, frameworks and supporting documentation
• Preparing briefings, executive papers, reports, submissions and decision-making materials
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement, consultation workshops and governance forums
• Maintaining project governance artefacts, including risk, issue and dependency registers
• Providing specialist advice and support to business areas and project teams
• Supporting implementation, transition, change management and knowledge transfer activities
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks, issues and deliverables

Essential experience and qualifications

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Policy development and implementation
• Governance, risk and compliance
• Business transformation and organisational reform
• Program and project management
• Operating model design and implementation
• Strategic planning and organisational improvement
• Government administration and public sector operations
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Development of executive-level documentation and briefing materials

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, finance or a related discipline
• Professional certifications or memberships relevant to the role will be highly regarded

Essential skills and attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
• Experience working in complex and fast-paced environments
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team outcomes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes

Highly desirable

• Experience working within Commonwealth, State or Territory Government environments, specifically defence and defence industry
• Understanding of government governance, accountability and assurance frameworks
• Experience supporting major reform, transformation or change initiatives
• Existing security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

How to apply

Apply directly through this form: https://au.bigin.online/parbery_consulting/forms/recruitment-generic

Third-party recruiters will not be entertained.