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The External Budget team is looking to engage two APS staff at the APS6 level. The APS 6 Budget Officer of the External Budget team will support the Director and Assistant Directors of the External Budget team perform a critical function within the Department with responsibility for managing the Department's funding sources and ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of the Commonwealth Budget process, including the successful negotiation of new policy proposals and external publication of key budget documents.
Key Duties
* Maintaining departmental and administered estimates in the Central Budget Management System
* Developing procedures and documentation for key External Budgets functions.
* Assisting in maintaining budget trackers and promoting data discipline
* Assisting with the development of costings for New Policy Proposals (NPPs) that are required for Cabinet submissions.
* Recording and actioning by the due date, the Estimate Memorandums released by the Department of Finance.
* Assisting with internal and external briefing requirements, including in support of the Senate Estimates process
* Support interpreting the Budget Process Operational Rules and Estimates Memoranda, and providing advice to stakeholders
* Assisting with the preparation and consolidation of the Department's Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES).
* Liaising and negotiating with internal, portfolio entities and central agencies on external budget matters.
Interpersonal Skills
* Highly developed communication, interpersonal and financial skills with an emphasis on working collaboratively
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines under pressure
* Ability to manage and achieve quality and timely outputs while working in both a team and autonomously.
* Ability to work strategically, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think laterally.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
Technical Acumen
* Experience in the external budget process within an Australian Government entity or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge.
* An understanding of the Australian Government's financial framework and accounting practices in a public sector environment
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite with a robust and sophisticated understanding of how to use Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with the Australian Government Budget process and/or have accounting qualifications are highly preferred.
* CPA/CA certified or working towards professional certification
These are full time non-ongoing positions. You will be employed the department under an APS6 salary.
* APS6 Non-Ongoing or s26 Transfer, Full Time, 12-months
* Located in Canberra
* NV1 Clearance required
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at for further information on the role.
Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 4th June 2025.
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