Finance Coordinator - External Budgets and Capital

Acknowledgement of Country 

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Role highlights

• Support CSIRO’s external budgeting and capital planning
• Deliver trusted financial advice and insights
• 12-month term opportunity with 15.4% super

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity 

As the Finance Coordinator - External Budgets and Capital you will play an important role in supporting CSIRO’s financial sustainability by providing expert budgeting, financial management and accounting support across CSIRO and its controlled entities.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will deliver timely and accurate budget information, provide advice on Commonwealth Budget processes, and contribute to key financial planning and reporting activities.

High-level duties include

• Provide advice and support to business units on the development of New Policy Proposal (NPP) costings including detailed costing justifications.
• Lead and undertake external budget and capital budget process and budget documentation including maintenance of external budgets in the Central Budget Management System (CBMS).
• Lead the development and preparation of Budget publications including Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES), as well as internal capital budgeting and preparation of CSIRO’s Capital Management Plan.
• Lead and undertake government reporting requirements, including Actuals reporting in CBMS and preparing CSIRO coordinated responses to Estimates Memoranda.
• Develop and provide strategic and technical advice on complex and sensitive matters including, the Budget Process Operational Rules, Australian Government Resource Management Framework, Ministerial submissions, Senate Estimate briefs and responses to Ministerial correspondence.
• Lead and assist with knowledge transfer across CSIRO Finance with the development and training of staff both inside and outside the immediate team.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne

Salary: AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 12 Months, Full time (Hybrid working available)

Reference: 104027

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

• Relevant Degree in accounting, commerce or business as well as study towards (or completion of) the CA or CPA Program, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and/or experience in external budgeting, and an understanding of the Australian Government financial framework, financial reporting and budget process.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and communicating financial management advice with a strong focus on business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sound judgement, forward thinking and impactful problem-solving skills to resolve accounting and budgeting issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated capability in developing positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Experience providing technically accurate, timely and consistent advice and services to relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite programs and systems such as CBMS.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Careers.online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

Wednesday 16th of September 2026 11pm AEST