Project Finance Officer

Join a dynamic, expanding business making waves in maritime sustainment.

Who we are

NORSTA Maritime is the Regional Maintenance Provider for the North-East (RMP-NE) region, delivering project management capabilities, technical expertise and quality assurance activities for the Royal Australian Navy fleet.

Our advanced maritime sustainment planning coordinates fleet maintenance at scale across Far North Queensland, Northern Australia and adjacent waters for the Commonwealth of Australia.

Due to demand for our services, we are expanding rapidly and developing further capacity for more vessel platforms.

Note: This position requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline).

About the role

As Project Finance Officer, you will be working with a dedicated team of maritime professionals providing maintenance services for a RAN vessel. The role drives efficient financial management across Maintenance Services projects from start to finish, including the provision of purchase orders. You will ensure on-budget, on-target outcomes by monitoring project expenses, analyzing financial data, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet project and financial KPIs. You take responsibility for establishing, maintaining and evaluating all data within financial tools. Should there be anomalies, you will communicate and highlight these to stakeholders, seeking clarity and explanation for the differences.

Some (but not all) responsibilities include

The role is an initial six-month fixed-term contract but is highly likely to be extended for the life of the project.

About you

You are an experienced bookkeeper or financial officer (at least five years), preferably with at least two years' experience in project accounting. You are considered to be an Excel whiz, with demonstrated experience in advanced Excel functions such as data manipulation and pivot tables. You have strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex financial data and identify trends and anomalies. You also display high financial integrity by fearlessly asking the right questions to evaluate variances. You work well independently but thrive in a high-performing and positive team environment. You are highly responsible and

Your skills include:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated experience in data manipulation, complex formula and pivot tables


• Demonstrated experience in manipulation and management of large data sets


• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Aptitude for number, logic and mathematics


• Familiarity with financial accounting software packages such as SAP.

Qualifications:

Certificate IV in Finance/Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Finance project management experience

How to apply

Please click the "Quick Apply" button below to access the Seek application portal. Submit your current CV, outlining your skills and professional experience, along with a cover letter that includes your contact details. The closing date for your Expression of Interest is Friday, December 13, 2024 but rolling interviews will be held during this time. Please send in your EOI as soon as possible to start a conversation with NORSTA.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Department of Defence veterans, women as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We recognize the unique contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our organization, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that honors and celebrates their cultures, histories, and knowledge.