About our team The External Budgets and Revenue Branch manages Home Affairs' contribution to the Commonwealth Budget process, provides strategic financial advice, supports administered programs, and oversees more than $20 billion in government revenue collections.

Revenue Management Section (RMS)

- Supporting development of analysis into trends and emerging issues affecting revenue collections
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of models that underpin revenue costings
- Applying of a range of modelling techniques and data analysis tools.

Administered Financials Management (AFM)
- Overseeing and undertaking invoice verification and approval processes
- Preparation of monthly accruals and journals ensuring expenditure is accounted for
- Assisting with all financial reporting and analysis activities
- Provide advice on financial matters including expenditure, cost pressures and analysis.

External Costings (EC)
- Understanding and shaping costings of policy settings and implementation arrangements
- Communicating clearly and effectively with business areas
- Showing initiative and exercising sound judgment
- Gathering and interpreting information related to policy settings and implementation arrangements.

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Our ideal candidate

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to interpret and work with financial data
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The key duties of the position include:

As a Financial Officer within the External Budgets and Revenue Branch, under direction, you will use your judgement and technical experience to perform the following duties:

- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse information, supporting a timely, accurate and effective costings process that ensures the appropriate funding outcomes for the Department
- Ability to develop an understanding of the budget process, costings,



departmental and public policy processes working with the team and Director to deliver outcomes
- Build productive working relationships with the Department of Finance and the Home Affairs Finance Division to support the costing process
- Understand Cabinet and budget processes including the Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORS) and demonstrate integrity in handling information
- Deliver accurate and high-quality work within tight timeframes
- Understand and contribute to the preparation of advice on Recent Policy Proposals, Ministerial Submissions and Cabinet Submissions related to costings
- Use analytical tools such as Excel to develop costings accurately and on time.

Additional information To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an ability to:

- Work effectively and deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate initiative, resilience, and a robust drive to meet goals within tight timeframes
- Present information clearly and have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiate and influence effectively with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
- Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders with strong teamwork skills
- Experience in Excel is essential for all roles.

Eligibility To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

- ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
- Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check,



which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Notes The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Getting to know the Department of Home Affairs The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs.

The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity

📌 Finance Officer - External Budgets and Revenue (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 Australian Capital Territory