Principal Financial Policy Analyst

Overview

Department of Treasury and Finance, Budget and Finance Division, Government Finance and Accounting Branch. Applications must be submitted by Sunday 21 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.

Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

Salary: $109,099.00 to $123,395.00 pro rata, per annum

Employment type: Fixed-term, flexible, full-time, part-time

Region: South

Location: Hobart

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity to work in a team responsible for the development, review and interpretation of financial management policy and legislation. You will provide advice on financial management policy, regulation and reporting issues to stakeholders within the Department and across Government entities. You will work in a small policy project team responsible for the development, review and interpretation of financial management policy and legislation. You will proactively assist the team in providing advice to the Government and entities on public sector financial management regulatory matters, such as financial management policy guidelines, standards and legislation. To do so, you will keep abreast of developments in contemporary financial management issues and emerging trends in both the public and for-profit sectors. Where appropriate, you will be supported to provide guidance on specific issues to enable the Branch to provide well considered and authoritative advice. As needed, you may also assist the wider branch with the provision of financial management, accounting, budgeting, and reporting services.

About You / Qualifications

We are looking for a capable and motivated individual, experienced in financial management policy development, review and interpretation, to join our Government Finance and Accounting Branch on an 18-month fixed term basis. You will be a member of the Branch providing advice to the Government and entities on public financial management policy, regulation and reporting issues. You will be self-motivated to operate independently to deliver quality output that supports the development of financial management policy, guidance and advice. There will be opportunity to develop your skills and experience. Ideally you will have:

• experience analysing, interpreting and providing advice on financial management legislation and policy frameworks;
• experience in managing financial policy projects;
• a strong desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;
• a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks; and
• the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

You will be expected to undertake research and analysis of financial management policies, guidelines, standards, legislation and instructions for entities within the General Government Sector. This opportunity is based in Treasury's Government Finance and Accounting Branch, which monitors and reports on finances at both an agency and whole-of-government level and develops and implements financial management policy advice for the General Government Sector.

Work Arrangements

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Treasury is a small (350+) central government agency that provides economic, financial, and policy advice and services to support the Tasmanian Government priorities and improve the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community. We offer flexible work arrangements, job rotation, access to senior leaders, generous leave provisions (including purchased leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, gender affirmation, disability, and Aboriginal cultural leave), incremental pay increases, and a supportive culture where you can reach your potential. The Government Finance and Accounting Branch monitors and reports on finances at both an agency and whole-of-government level and develops and implements financial management policy advice for the General Government Sector.

Hours & Period

Hours per fortnight: Up to 73.5 hours, flexible. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

Period of Appointment: This is a fixed-term appointment for a period of 18 months.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants. We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the "Advice to Applicants" documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the Apply Now button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two-page Short Form Application (acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, .txt). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

How to Apply – Short Checklist

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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