Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026
Contact Officer: Stuart Friend on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0213
Details: Finance and Budget Group in ACT Treasury is looking for talented, capable and enthusiastic individuals to play key roles across the Group, providing policy and financial advice on the wide range of opportunities and challenges facing the ACT Government.
These positions provide a unique prospect to influence government decision making that shapes the future of Canberra and delivers tangible outcomes for the community. We offer an interesting, challenging and rewarding work setting, where you can see the impact of your contributions on government policy, public services and infrastructure investment, and providing staff with insight into government priorities, decision-making and policy implementation.
There is currently a temporary vacant position available within the Expenditure Review Branch to lead key work on the Financial Management Act Review and other review activities of the branch, and another temporary vacant position within Social Policy Branch leading a team to provide financial and policy advice on a range of portfolio matters.
We are looking for people who are high performing leaders with strong project management skills; critical thinkers with the demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver outcomes; strong communicators; skilled at using data, research and analysis to inform advice on complex policy and financial issues; able to exercise initiative and flexibility, and have excellent attention to detail; and capable of working on diverse and impactful issues in a fast paced and dynamic environment, where effective prioritisation,
multitasking and sound judgement are essential.
If this sounds like a challenge you are interested in, we want to hear from you.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field will be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and provide the following documents:
- A written response addressing all the Selection Criteria of no more than two pages demonstrating why you are the right person.
- Your current curriculum vitae including details of two current referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
📌 Senior Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra
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