About the roleYou will partner with the Northern Territory Operational Team to provide financial leadership and support for the successful delivery of the Defence Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract. You will oversee financial performance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and governance, while providing strategic financial insights to support operational decision-making and contract outcomes.

• Your key responsibilities will include:Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Monitoring cash flow, invoicing, and contractor payments to optimise working capital.
• Managing budget processes and support cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual requirements while supporting audits and risk management.
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide financial insights, recommendations, and performance reporting.
• Improving financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance governance and decision-making.
• Providing financial support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business growth opportunities.

• About youOur ideal candidate will have:Extensive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership roles, preferably within defence or government environments.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong understanding of government financial regulations, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) would be highly desirable.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About usService Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

• Your next role comes with:Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.
• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.