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Develop and maintain Defence-compliant cost models and baselines for Space SATCOM projects. Produce financial inputs for governance approvals and analyze cost data to drive decision-making.
Requires proficiency in advanced Excel and familiarity with the Defence Capability Costing Tool and One Defence Capability System. Must hold a current AGSVA Security clearance and preferably possess accounting or finance accreditation.
Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.
We currently have an opportunity for a Cost Modeller in Canberra to work on Space SATCOM projects.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:
Develop and maintain Defence-compliant cost models – build, refine and document cost baselines across WBS, schedules, resources and dependencies.
Produce financial inputs for governance and approvals – support Investment Committee and multi-level submissions with accurate costing and justification artefacts.
Analyse cost data and drive insights – leverage advanced Excel to validate assumptions, assess variance, and support decision-making.
Apply Defence costing tools and frameworks – utilise CCT and align outputs with One Defence Capability System requirements.
Engage stakeholders to shape cost inputs – collaborate across project teams to gather data, validate assumptions and build trusted relationships.
What You’ll Bring
Familiarity with One Defence Capability System and the specific financial justifications required for all committee levels.
Skilled in utilising advanced Microsoft Excel functions and formulas to process data.
Capacity to engage with diverse stakeholder and build rapport.
Familiarity with the Defence Capability Costing Tool (CCT).
Preferable Accounting or Finance accreditation.
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Enabling communities to thrive
Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
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