AddressThe Commonwealth-State and Relations Branch (CSRB) of the Treasury is seeking APS4 to EL1 officers to fill various vacancies in the branch. Acting opportunities will also be considered for high-performing staff. There are a range of responsibilities for APS4-EL1s across the three units in CSRB.
This branch is responsible for working with other Commonwealth agencies and state and territory government (State) officials on a broad range of federal financial relations matters, including supporting the Council on Federal Financial Relations (CFFR) and managing the Commonwealth’s payments to the States expected to total around $175 billion (around 25 per cent of total Commonwealth annual expenditure) this financial year.
Working in CSRB provides you with the opportunity to be involved in:
- Commonwealth-State policy issues (including public health, education, infrastructure, environment, energy and water, housing and community services),
- the Budget process, apply legal, financial management and federal financial relations frameworks,
- building productive stakeholder relationships across the APS and with State treasuries,
- problem solving to achieve innovative solutions – and enjoy working with a great team of people.
Information on the arrangements governing financial relations between the Commonwealth and States is available at: federalfinancialrelations.gov.au.
The responsibilities for APS4-EL1s in the three units in CSRB are outlined below. Please get in touch with the contact officer if you have any questions, and please refer to the attached position description for further information about the roles.
Treasury provides some of the best opportunities in the public service. Treasury presents a challenging and rewarding career with the opportunity to contribute substantially to Government policy that affects all Australians. The Treasury’s staff are drawn from many professions representing diversity in experience and skills. We seek passionate staff who will work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that will help Australia meet the challenges of the coming years.Download the selection criteria
