Finance Officer – Australia Awards Global Support Unit

Location: Canberra, Australia; candidates must currently be based in Australia and hold valid Australian work rights. Hybrid arrangement with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available.

Company

hirify.global is a global development and consulting firm delivering complex programs with governments, businesses, investors, and communities.

What you will do

• Support financial management and administration for the Australia Awards Global Support Unit.
• Process invoices, reconciliations, cost coding, grant disbursements, and payment verification.
• Contribute to budget monitoring, financial reporting, audits, compliance, and financial governance.
• Provide financial help desk support to DFAT, implementing partners, service providers, and program stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support integrated work with finance, HR, business services, and IT teams.
• Improve financial systems, processes, and procedures to strengthen accountability and value for money.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in accounting.
• Experience providing financial administrative support to projects or organisations.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong data management, attention to detail, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Client-focused communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Valid Australian work rights and current residence in Australia are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural workplace.
• Professional growth through diverse projects, mentoring, and development pathways.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with work-from-home access for up to two days per week.
• Values-driven culture focused on diversity, inclusion, integrity, recognition, and work-life balance.
• Full-time, fixed-term contract for an initial 12-month maternity leave cover period.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and brief cover letter.
• Shortlisted candidates may complete a work sample, scenario, technical exercise, or structured interview.
• Successful candidates must complete police and relevant due diligence checks.