Aps6 Apr2024 - Policy, Project And Corporate Services Officers, Various Divisions

About the TreasuryThe Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency. We provide advice and analysis to the Australian Government on a broad range of economic, fiscal, structural, financial and tax policy issues. We also monitor global economic conditions to make sure Australia is well placed to respond to emerging trends.We seek passionate people from diverse professions who will work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that will help Australia meet future challenges. With attractive commencing salary, superannuation, generous leave entitlements and career development opportunities, you will be well rewarded at the Treasury.About the Policy, Project and Corporate Service Officer PositionsThe Treasury is seeking collaborative and highly motivated individuals to work across the various Groups and Divisions as APS6 level Policy, Project and Corporate Service Officers.As an APS6 in this position you will support business areas to anticipate and analyse policy issues with a whole-of-economy or agency wide perspective, understand government and stakeholder circumstances and respond to changing events and directions. This is your unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping policy advice and assisting in the implementation of Commonwealth Government initiatives.Your responsibilities may include:

• delivering projects, programs or corporate priorities using approved processes and systems and coordination of a range of work and operational activities such as procurement and contract management
• undertaking research, analysis and monitoring, preparing reports and briefings to Treasury Ministers and senior Executives and contributing to Cabinet submissions and parliamentary question responses
• contribute to the development of strategic policy advice on a range of matters relevant to required deliverables
• developing legislative materials and advice on a range of legislation process matters relating to the introduction of Bills, parliamentary procedures and decision making
• participating in consultation and stakeholder engagement and representing the work area at internal and external forums.

Opportunities are available in the following areas:

• public policy
• finance, accounting / and budgeting
• law
• regulatory / compliance
• economics, data and statistics
• information management
• Corporate (including communications)
• ICT
• governance and reform
• secretariat / executive coordination

About YouIdeally you will have:

• good analytical skills to understand complex issues and work with your team to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• strong written and oral communication skills to present clear messages tailored to your audience.
• the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and work collaboratively, respectfully and ethically at all times.
• motivation to show to initiative and deliver high quality work in a sometimes busy and high-pressure environment.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:You will have up to three years relevant career experience or transferable skills and demonstrate ability to support and engage the future direction of the Treasury.Tertiary qualification(s) in economics, law, business, accounting, finance, public policy, political or data science is desirable.EligibilityThis vacancy is open to Australian Citizens only and you must also be able to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance.NotesThis selection process will be used to fill various vacancies across multiple groups within the Treasury. Immediate positions are available in Canberra. Reasonable relocation assistance may be considered to undertake duties in Canberra. Future roles in Sydney and Melbourne may also be filled through this process. You will be asked to select your preferred location and ability to relocate to Canberra in the application form.A merit pool will be established to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing similar vacancies as they arise. The merit pool is active for 18 months from the date advertised.Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for a specified term for an initial period of up 12 to 18 months (determined by business requirements), with the possibility of extension up to two years.For further information, please refer to the Position Descriptions below for comprehensive information about the Treasury or contact the Recruitment Team through (02) 6263 2222 (Option 3) or recruitment@treasury.gov.au.Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 8:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 11:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time