* Budget Group / Budget Policy and Data (BG) Division / Budget Management (BG/BPaD) Branch
* APS 6 ($98,022 - $119,634) | Ongoing | Full-time
* Canberra, ACT
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ABOUT THE BRANCH & TEAM
The role of Budget Group is integral to the work of the Australian Government and preparation of the Federal Budget. Budget Group provides strategic and detailed policy and financial advice to the Minister for Finance, other senior Ministers, Cabinet and its Committees, including the Expenditure Review Committee (ERC) and the National Security Committee (NSC).
Budget Policy and Data Division provides advice on whole of government policy issues and expenditure trends, budget strategies and requirements, and methodologies for compiling budget estimates.
The Budget Estimates and Measures Section, Budget Management Branch is responsible for the overall management of the Budget process, including advising the Government on the timetable for the Budget and other economic updates. The Branch supports government decision-making on expenditure, including thorough analysis and advice on program estimates to the Expenditure Review Committee (ERC) of Cabinet, develops Finance's input into Budget Papers 1 & 2, and provides analysis on the Final Budget Outcome (FBO) report. The Branch undertakes and facilitates research, analysis and modelling to build the evidence base on Budget priorities and long-term fiscal pressures.
The role of the Budget Estimates and Measures Section includes:
* Providing policy and financial advice to the Government to shape decision-making.
* Taking a constructive leading role in the co-development and implementation of the Government's strategic policy objectives with agencies across the Commonwealth.
* Using the latest available data and analytical methodologies to provide an evidence base for decision making.
* Drafting statements and input for publication in the Budget Papers.
* Maintaining accurate expenditure estimates.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a member of the Budget Estimates and Measures Section, you will have a primary role working with key stakeholders to support government decision-making on expenditure and coordinating Finance's input into Budget Paper No. 1 and 2 (BP1 & BP2).
You will:
* Work closely with teams across Finance and other Central Agencies to ensure decisions of government are captured, accurately recorded, checked and published
* Ensure financial and policy details of Government decisions are actively monitored and accurately reported to the Government
* Work closely with Central Agencies to ensure accurate and timely Budget advice to key decision-makers including the Secretary, Finance Minister and members of the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet
* Ensure data is entered accurately within key deadlines. This will draw on your sound attention to detail and ability to apply judgement, provide data analysis and provide advice across various reports and systems.
* Work with Agency Advice Units (AAUs) to provide advice and demonstrate strong organisational and coordination skills to ensure submitted requests are compliant with all requirements, including Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORs) and Government financial reporting
* Perform a critical role in the finalisation of the Budget papers and ensure the figures presented in the Budget, and provided through-out the process are accurate and checked thoroughly, this requires resilience and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Work closely with the Assistant Director to develop guidance material and timelines and undertake process improvement.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to other staff as the opportunity arises.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES
* Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
* We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.
CONTACT INFORMATION
* For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.
* We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
* For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
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