Our Budget Policy teams are called Agency Advice Units (AAUs). They are at the forefront of the budget process, supporting budget and funding proposals for agencies and entities across the Federal Government. This exciting and high-profile work contributes directly to Government decision making. EL2s lead our AAUs, which are grouped into Branches and Divisions, each providing policy advice and financial analysis to specific portfolios. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We have a range of current and anticipated EL2 opportunities across our AAUs and will align successful candidates with the vacancy that best suits their experience, skills and policy area interest. You will lead a team responsible for: working closely with relevant portfolio stakeholders and central agencies to support the development and Government consideration of proposals including analysing, costing and reviewing new policy proposals; providing budget, financial management and policy advice in support of the Government decision making processes and the delivery of the Budget and Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook; supporting the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet and our Senior Executive on policy and financial issues relating to the portfolio; and drafting briefing and other correspondence for the Minister for Finance’s consideration on portfolio matters. This role is also being advertised under Affirmative Measures Indigenous and Affirmative Measures Disability, for more information please see these advertisements on our Finance Careers page. WHY THIS IS THE RIGHT CAREER MOVE The policy skills and financial management capabilities people develop and practice in Finance are highly valued across the public and private sectors. Through working as a Director you will consolidate a credible record of experience and achievement in: Central Agency experience where you will help us influence how the Government’s strategic policy priorities are developed and implemented across the Commonwealth; Access to diverse career advancement pathways; A sophisticated understanding of the Machinery of Government, the Federal Budget and related processes; Strategic policy and financial management/analysis skills; and An opportunity to cultivate strong working relationships with Commonwealth agencies to collectively deliver the Federal Budget and related outcomes. DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION For detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page. ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION If you would like to learn more about working in our Agency Advice Units and these opportunities, come along to our online Candidate Information Session via Microsoft Teams. In this session you will hear from current officers working in Budget Policy roles and learn more about the recruitment process. Please join us at the session detailed below: Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 12:30-1:30pm (Canberra time) To join this live session, please use the sign in options below at the time and date stated above: MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING Join on your computer, mobile app or room device For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via ***********@finance.gov.au
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