CareerPlan

Project Costing Services Officer

Australian Capital Territory, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Develop, maintain, and update cost estimates and financial models to support investment planning and strategic decision-making for complex Defence capability initiatives.

Role type

Senior IC project costing and financial analysis officer

Builds

Cost forecasts, expenditure analysis, budget planning information, and decision-support materials for Defence capability programs

Domain

Defence / Government / Public Sector Finance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Cost modelling, financial analysis, investment option analysis, budget planning, affordability assessments, complex data analysis, stakeholder communication, Microsoft Excel

Preferred skills

Defence or Government sector experience, project/program/portfolio management knowledge, business case development, schedule analysis

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cost estimates and financial models; Conduct affordability assessments and investment option analysis; Prepare cost forecasts and budget planning information; Engage with program teams and senior decision-makers; Contribute to governance, audit, and assurance requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC