Job Description

About the Team

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The External Budgets & Revenue Section, part of the Finance & Property Branch in the Corporate Division, leads the Commission's strategic budget activities. It works with internal and external stakeholders to develop the Commission's regulatory strategy and financial sustainability.

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About the Role

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As an Assistant Director within the External Budget and Revenue Team, you will lead, coordinate, and support a complex portfolio of policy development and budgeting processes. Your responsibilities include shaping the external budget, overseeing funding and charging models, and translating decisions into actionable outcomes.

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Position Duties

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- Contribute to policy development, research, and resource bidding for new proposals, including cost and resource modelling.
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- Lead research and draft high‐level communications, briefing materials, and address complex legal, policy, and procedural issues.
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- Coordinate the implementation of strategic projects (Funding and Resource Models, Budget and Cost Recovery) and manage stakeholder relationships.
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- Analyse and interpret data to determine operational implications for the Commission.
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- Present information and data to internal and external stakeholders to facilitate decision making.
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- Oversee contracts and external suppliers supporting budget and cost recovery projects.
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- Support the Commission's business vision and contribute to strategic direction and continuous improvement.
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- Provide leadership and management to APS6 staff, ensuring effective performance and development.
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- Work in a virtual setting with a distributed team across Australia.
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- Represent the Commission with credibility and professionalism.
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- Adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
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Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria)

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- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills,



with the ability to synthesize complex information into presentations or briefs.
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- Sound research, problem‐solving, and analytical skills, including data modelling and interpretation.
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- High organisational and time‐management skills, able to plan and deliver priorities independently while maintaining accuracy.
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- Influential communication and negotiation skills to develop productive relationships with stakeholders.
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- Independent responsibility for managing own performance and that of the team to achieve results.
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- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment with competing priorities.
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- Support staff dealing with high workloads and stakeholder interactions in a changing environment.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
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- Willingness to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.
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Position Notes

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- Salary offered will be between $122,620 – $139,850 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.
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- Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on completing a national police check.
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- Non‐ongoing opportunity offered for an irregular/intermittent term, up to 12 months with the option to extend to 24 months.
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- A merit pool may be established for this or future vacancies.
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Application Process

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In your application, provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements in no more than 600 words, explaining the strengths you bring to the role, and include a copy of your CV.

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Please complete the application and submit by 11:30pm (AEST) Thursday 30 April 2026.

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Follow our guidelines for candidate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the recruitment process.

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Contact our recruitment team at (02) 9633 3262 or [email protected] for assistance.

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Specific questions about the role can be directed to Nicole Smith ([email protected]) with Position title in the subject line.

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📌 Assistant Director, External Budgets and Revenue (New South Wales)
🏢 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
📍 New South Wales