Permanent S26 transfer (or) 12months Non-ongoingInfluence some of Australia's largest funding decisionsContact Alden I 02 6112 76981 x APS6 Vacancy

1 x EL1 Vacancy

Your new employerThis opportunity 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 stakeholdersSupporting Commonwealth Budget submissions, implementation and coordination activitiesAnalysing complex financial information and preparing recommendationsDeveloping high-quality briefing materials, reports and budget documentationEngaging with central agencies and internal stakeholders on budget-related mattersMonitoring financial performance and contributing to effective resource managementSupporting continuous improvement initiatives across budgeting, reporting and financial processesContributing 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 analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex informationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to influence outcomesExperience preparing briefings, reports and advice for senior leadersAn understanding of the APS financial management environment and Commonwealth Budget processes will be highly regardedThe ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing prioritiesRelevant 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 issuesExposure to senior executive and government decision-making processesDevelopment of highly sought-after budget and financial management expertiseSignificant autonomy and ownership of meaningful workCollaborative and supportive team environmentAccess to professional development, mentoring and specialist training opportunitiesExcellent career development pathways within a complex and agile organisationCompetitive 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 7698
[email protected]
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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