EL1 Finance Officer

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance? Minimum Baseline Clearance required.

EL1 Finance Manager (Federal Government - APS Experienced)

Location: Yallambie, Melbourne (3-4 days in office)
Type: Labour hire contract | 3-6 months with possible extension
Rate: $85-$100/hr + 11.5% super (increasing to 12% from July 2025)
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship & Minimum Baseline Security Clearance required

Looking for your next leadership opportunity in federal finance?
This contract-based EL1 Finance Manager role offers you the chance to step into a senior government position where your APS experience will be relied upon to lead, guide, and get things done-often with limited instruction and plenty of autonomy.

If you're resilient, solution-focused, and ready to hit the ground running, this role offers the perfect environment to make a measurable impact while managing people, driving performance, and ensuring accountability across core financial functions.

What You'll Be Doing

As the lead for a federal agency's Finance section, you'll:

• Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, controls, taxation (GST/FBT), reconciliations, and audit preparation

• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and best practice service delivery

• Provide strategic financial advice and insights to executive leaders

• Manage a small team, support their development, and ensure day-to-day functions run smoothly

• Lead and advise on the use and development of the agency's FMIS (Finance One)

• Prepare monthly/annual statements, government reports, and cash flow projections

• Monitor and apply changes to financial policy and legislative guidance

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Experienced: You've got 3-5+ years of proven success in APS finance, and you're confident managing federal budgets, compliance, and reporting.

• Security Cleared: You hold a Baseline clearance (minimum) and are ready to step into a role with immediate responsibility.

• Resilient & Self-Reliant: This role comes with minimal handover and limited documentation-you'll need to find your feet quickly.

• A Strong Leader: You've managed small teams before and know how to support people while driving outcomes.

• A Skilled Communicator: Whether briefing execs or mentoring staff, you're clear, professional, and confident in your delivery.

• Technically Capable: You have experience with FMIS systems (Finance One is a bonus), and can navigate policy, tax, and audit requirements with ease.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or finance

• Demonstrated success in APS finance leadership roles

• Understanding of public sector financial frameworks, accounting standards, tax legislation and policy

• Strong analytical, organisational, and strategic planning skills

• Australian Citizenship

• Baseline Security Clearance (or higher)

• Willingness to undergo a Police Check

Apply now to lead a high-impact federal finance team where your skills, resilience, and leadership will truly matter. For enquiries, contact ***************@hudson.com.