Senior Management Accountant

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 17 September 2025 

Contact: Thomas Alphonse, 02 6277 8784, thomas.alphonse@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Senior Management Accountant within the Finance Branch. 

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide financial advice and support to a complex business which comes not just from its size, but the range of unique and commercial activities undertaken at Australian Parliament House (APH). In a public sector setting – there are few better opportunities to hone your professional skills than at DPS where the country demands genuine excellence in everything we do.

DPS has a uniquely diverse workforce of approximately 1,000 staff, working across a wide range of administration, trade, technical, customer service and professional roles. We support unique business activities like information and technology services, library and research services, security, broadcasting and Hansard functions, visitor services and support an in-house catering and events function. The section also supports a significant capital works program, which ensures Parliament House is maintained according to its original design intent.

This recruitment process will be used to fill a number of vacancies at the PEL1 classification. A merit pool will be established through this process to fill similar vacancies.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can build productive working relationships across the department, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have excellent attention to detail.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Proven ability to communicate effectively in accounting and/or other relevant areas.
Proven ability to undertake work with a moderate level of complexity and sensitivity.
High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to build productive key stakeholder relationships.
Proven ability to contribute to a positive work culture.
Knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks and government decision-making.

Job Specific Requirements: 

•  Tertiary qualifications in areas such as Accounting, Finance, or Commerce with professional membership, or working towards obtaining membership.
   
•  The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1 

Branch: Finance Branch 

Section: Management Accounting and Reporting 

Immediate supervisor: Director, Management Accounting and Reporting 

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.    Build partnerships with business area executives and operational staff to develop and provide trusted advice to support decision making in relation to the operating budget.

2.    Prepare internal operating and capital monthly management reports and analysis to senior executives, facilitate discussions over these reports and work with business areas to develop forecasts.

3.    Prepare internal operating and capital budgets and support regular review and analysis.

4.    Prepare external budgets, including development of New Policy Proposals in adherence with the Commonwealth Budget Process Operating Rules.

5.    Prepare a range of written material including business cases, Cabinet submissions, Senate Estimates briefs and Executive Committee papers. 

6.    Provide leadership within the Management Accounting and Reporting section, demonstrating DPS values and the ability to achieve Finance Branch outcomes.

7.    Provide significant contribution to innovation and continuous business process improvement.

8.    Other duties as required. 

Selection Criteria 

1.    Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating accounting and financial concepts and or issues to a wide-ranging audience including those from a non-financial background. 

2.    Demonstrated ability to cultivate productive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders. 

3.    Demonstrated experience in undertaking high level analytical and problem-solving work with a high level of complexity and sensitivity. 

4.    Knowledge of legislative frameworks, Accounting Standards and Government process.

5.    Demonstrated ability to prepare briefs and submissions for consideration by internal Departmental committees and Government. 

6.    Tertiary qualifications in areas such as Accounting, Finance or commerce with professional membership, or working towards obtaining membership. 

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please upload your response to the selection criteria, noting that each criteria has a word limit of 250 words.

For additional guidance when crafting you application, please refer to the the DPS Recruitment Candidate Information Pack, which provides helpful tips on how to structure your pitch and highlight your most relevant skills and experience effectively.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

• flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
• a competitive remuneration package
• free on-site parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available a APH
• childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

•    Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

•    Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

•    Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.