About the Company
The organisation is committed to delivering transparent, defensible and value‑for‑money outcomes across all procurement and sustainment activities. You will join a high‑performing environment that values analytical rigour, strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen.
About the Role
The Commercial & Financial Analyst will provide independent commercial and financial analysis to support government decision‑making for major tender evaluations. You will assess financial viability, affordability and value for money across industry responses and contribute expert insights to business cases, submissions and investment proposals.
This role is central to improving the quality, transparency and auditability of financial assumptions and evidence used to inform senior executives and government delegates.
Responsibilities
- Develop and contribute to procurement documentation
- Manage and support major FMS Case acquisitions
- Conduct detailed financial evaluations of tender responses, including accounting practices, costing methodologies and cost elements
- Normalise costs and assess labour/material inputs against legacy and benchmark data
- Prepare financial evaluation reports for TEWG and SER processes
- Manage commercial assessments of delivery, contracting and pricing models
- Undertake option analysis and comparative financial assessments
- Validate cost estimates, benefits and underlying assumptions
- Conduct risk, return and affordability analysis aligned with public sector guidance
- Undertake market analysis and benchmarking
- Prepare clear, decision‑ready advice for non‑technical audiences
- Contribute to business cases, Cabinet submissions and internal decision papers
- Develop financial models with transparent assumptions and methodologies
- Produce commercial and financial analysis reports and recommendation papers
- Provide executive‑level briefings, negotiation support and re‑pricing advice
- Participate in project review meetings, working groups and ad‑hoc engagements
What You Will Bring
- Demonstrated experience with major FMS Case acquisitions
- Strong commercial and financial analysis capability within major government acquisition programs
- Advanced financial modelling skills and analytical rigour
- Experience supporting government investment or procurement decisions
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly and succinctly
- Knowledge of public sector frameworks and value‑for‑money principles
- Understanding of DPM guidance and evaluation methodologies
- Relevant professional qualifications (CA, CPA, CFA)
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality outputs
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders
What’s on Offer
- Long‑term contract through to 31 December 2026, with a potential 12‑month extension
- Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant capability program
- Work within a high‑performing, collaborative environment
- Canberra‑based role located at Brindabella Park
- Exposure to complex commercial, financial and procurement activities at a national level
Security Requirements
- NV1 security clearance
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Submission closes by COB, Friday the 22nd of May 2026.
Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client-requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
