Aps4 Budget Management Support Planner

Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 22nd January 2024
Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.
About the Organisation:
This leading Federal government agency supports Australians in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role.
This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams, and are now looking to engage APS4 Budget Management Support Planners in their well-located offices in Parramatta, Penrith and Wollongong.
What's in it for you:

• 12 month contract with possible extension
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• APS4 $43.82ph + super (including casual loading)

About the Team:
The APS4 Budget Management Support Planners will be part the Better Planning - Budget Management Support (BMS) team. The BMS team is a frontline initiative and provides additional support for participants to manage their plan within budget.
About the role:
The APS4 Budget Management Support Planner will be accountable under general direction to undertake moderately complex activities and tasks within established procedures and guidance.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Analysing participant records using a range of policies, practice guidance and legislation to make funding decisions in relation to participant plans to help reduce overspending.
• Working with participants and their representatives via telephone communication, to identify current circumstances and spending patterns.
• High quality record keeping, including competency with IT systems, adhering to process guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Research and review decisions and manage moderately complex cases with the assistance of staff at higher classification level.
• Completing administrative and data entry tasks relating to participants.
• Contributing to the achievement of key performance indicators, including planning targets.
• Key skills required include communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building relationships both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work within and across teams, the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise and allocate tasks in an efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.

How to apply:
Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.
Please click 'APPLY” to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.
Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 22nd January 2024