Finance & Asset Management Professionals (APS5, APS6 & EL1)

• Exposure to major government projects
• Strong finance systems and processes
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Contracts from 1/07/2026 until 31/12/2026
• Federal Government Agency 
• Canberra Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage an APS5 & APS6 Project Finance and Asset Management Officer and an EL1 Project Finance and Asset Management Lead. These three positions are located in their busy Canberra office for an initial contract until the 31/12/2026 with a possible 6 month extension.

About the APS5 Project Finance & Asset Management Officer

APS5 Set Pay rate: $64.19 per hour + super

The APS5 role supports project finance and asset management activities within a management accounting environment. This role is responsible for assisting with day-to-day financial processing, reporting, and maintenance of project and asset records.

Duties

• Maintain project budgets and forecasts
• Process journals and month-end tasks
• Update asset register records accurately
• Support SAP and TM1 reporting
• Assist financial reporting and administration

APS5 Requirements / Skills

• Finance or accounting support experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• SAP or TM1 exposure desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities

About the APS6 Project Finance & Asset Management Officer

The APS6 role provides specialist support across project finance and asset management functions within a management accounting environment. This role is expected to manage key financial processes, provide analysis, and support reporting and decision-making across projects.

Duties

• Manage project budgets and forecasting
• Prepare financial reports and analysis
• Oversee asset accounting processes end-to-end
• Provide stakeholder financial advice and insights
• Support month-end and reporting cycles

APS6 Requirements / Skills

• Management accounting or finance experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• SAP and TM1 systems knowledge
• Ability to work independently
• Experience providing financial advice

About the EL1 Project Finance & Asset Management Lead

The EL1 role provides leadership across project finance and asset management functions within a management accounting environment. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

Duties

• Lead project finance and reporting
• Oversee asset management and compliance
• Provide strategic financial advice
• Manage stakeholder engagement and outcomes
• Drive process and policy improvements

EL1 Requirements / Skills

• Leadership experience in finance roles
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence
• Advanced technical accounting capability
• Experience driving process improvements
• Strategic financial management experience

Benefits working with this Client

• Exposure to major government projects
• Strong finance systems and processes
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 9am, 22/06/2026
Consultant: Te 
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.