1 x APS6 Vacancy

1 x EL1 Vacancy

Your new employer

This prospect sits within a large Federal Government organisation responsible for delivering critical national outcomes and managing significant public investment programs. Working at the centre of the Commonwealth Budget process, you'll join a high-performing team that partners with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making, financial stewardship and long-term planning.

Your new role

As an APS6 or EL1 Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting budget development, coordination and delivery activities. Working across complex and high-profile priorities, you'll provide strategic financial advice and contribute to decisions with significant organisational impact.
Key responsibilities include:

- Providing strategic budget and financial management advice to senior stakeholders
- Supporting Commonwealth Budget submissions, implementation and coordination activities
- Analysing complex financial information and preparing recommendations
- Developing high-quality briefing materials, reports and budget documentation
- Engaging with central agencies and internal stakeholders on budget-related matters
- Monitoring financial performance and contributing to effective resource management
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across budgeting, reporting and financial processes
- Contributing to policy development, strategic planning and decision-making activities

What you'll need to succeed

Must be an Australian citizen with Baseline/NV1 security clearance

To be successful in this role, you'll demonstrate:

- Experience in budgeting, financial management, management accounting or financial analysis




- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to influence outcomes
- Experience preparing briefings, reports and advice for senior leaders
- An understanding of the APS financial management environment and Commonwealth Budget processes will be highly regarded
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, economics, commerce, public policy or a related discipline are desirable

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to work on nationally significant and strategically important issues
- Exposure to senior executive and government decision-making processes
- Development of highly sought-after budget and financial management expertise
- Significant autonomy and ownership of meaningful work
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to professional development, mentoring and specialist training opportunities
- Excellent career development pathways within a complex and dynamic organisation
- Competitive APS salary and conditions

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or contact Alden Soe for a confidential discussion.

Alden Soe
(02) 6112 7***
*********@hays.com.au

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering your next move within budgeting, financial management or the broader accounting and finance market, please contact Alden for a confidential discussion. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to get in touch to discuss how your skills and experience may align with this opportunity or future positions.

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🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra