Project Accountant

• Be part of something BIG!
• Career opportunity within Defence Industries
• Fixed term contract concluding in December 2026

About you 

Bring your passion for accuracy and your keen interest budgets and forecasting, along with your strong curiosity and eagerness to learn, to this role where you will measure the financial performance of the business.  You’ll use the knowledge gained from your Accounting Degree and / or your CA/CPA along with your work experience to ensure the allocation of revenue and expenses is true.

There will be the career growth opportunity conduct financial modelling.

It is a requirement of this role that you hold a current drivers’ licence and NV1 Defence clearance.

About the Role 

This position offers a strong next step in your financial career. You’ll be responsible for validating revenue and expenditure, completing variance analysis, and preparing accurate financial reporting to support the program. Working closely with the team, you’ll help ensure the integrity and accuracy of program financials, where your attention to detail will be essential.

With support and training from subject‑matter experts, you’ll gain end‑to‑end exposure to the full budgeting and forecasting cycle for the program, building capability that will set you up for long‑term success. You’ll also play a key role in reviewing current budgeting initiatives and ensuring revenue and expenditure are allocated correctly across the program.

This role provides a strong pathway to advance your purchasing and financial management career within the Defence industry, giving you hands‑on experience, structured development, and meaningful responsibility from day one.

This role is based at Henderson, WA.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

Job req #73955

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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