APS Level 5 - Finance Officer_EXT

Vacancy information

Position title: APS Level 5 - Finance Officer_EXT

Job Requisition ID: ​1496

Location: ​Canberra on Ngunnawal Country

Tenure: ​Ongoing/Non-Ongoing for a period of up to 12 months

Our Opportunity

We are looking for someone to fill an ongoing role and we may also create a merit pool to fill either ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies that may arise.

The successful applicant will be required to communicate and liaise with customers, identify priorities, deliver quality outcomes, review work practices and contribute to business improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for processing incoming customer payments, banking, customer account and debt management, refunds, and assist with both domestic and international travel arrangements.

The role requires a good working knowledge of SAP, a broad knowledge of the various functions of a small government finance team, and an understanding of the Commonwealth’s Resource Management Framework.

Job specific capabilities

The right person for the job will:

• Generate and issue accurate invoices and billing statements

• Monitor incoming payments and apply them correctly to customer accounts

• Identify overdue accounts and communicate with customers regarding their outstanding balances

• Prepare regular reports on AR status, including aged debtor reports

• Manage refunds in line with IP Australia’s policies

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems

• Coordinate and manage official travel arrangements for IP Australia staff, ensuring compliance with government travel policies, financial delegations, and operational requirements.

Looking for more information?

Our candidate kit contains details including the capabilities required, the contact officer, and how to apply.

Please use the link below to access the candidate kit:

APS Level 5 - Finance Officer - Candidate Kit

Applications Close

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 28 September 2025.