Assistant Director of Treasury
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Assistant Director of Treasury
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Job role insights
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Date posted
October 14, 2026
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Closing date
21 October 2026
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Location
Canberra
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Salary
$127,114 - $155,167 /year
Description
Position Overview: Assistant Director of Treasury
The Defence Housing Australia is recruiting for the position of Assistant Director of Treasury (Executive Level 1). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to the Australian Public Service (APS) within a dynamic, high-impact public sector portfolio.
Defence Housing Australia
Executive Level 1
$127,114 – $155,167 AUD / year
Gungahlin ACT
Full-Time;Part-Time (Ongoing;Non-Ongoing)
21 October 2026 (11:59 PM AEDT)
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Defence Housing Australia include:
- The Finance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of DHA, by supporting effective decision making, resource allocation and policy compliance for both internal and external stakeholders. Finance and Corporate Support is committed to providing the whole organisation with accurate and reliable financial information and prides itself with supporting the broader organisation with achieving strategic goals in line with these functions.
- As the Treasury Senior Financial Analyst, you are a key member of the Finance team. Your primary responsibility will be to maximise the return on Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA) cash investments together with the day-to-day management of DHA’s short term and long-term cash flow forecasting.
- Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen, meeting the required medical standards, and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.
- Benefits for working at DHA include:
- Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
- Work-life balance and flexible working options
- A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
- Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
- Career progression and opportunities
- A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance
Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:
- Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
- Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
- Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
- RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits
Work Model: On Site;Flexible;Hybrid. Details: Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated in accordance with the DHA Enterprise Agreement.
Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.
Official Application Information
This vacancy is an authentic Australian Public Service opening listed through APS Jobs for Defence Housing Australia. Applications must be lodged before the official closing date: 21 October 2026 (11:59 PM AEDT).
