Administration and Coordination Specialist

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Finance Full time

About the Branch & Section


The Data and Assurance Branch plays a critical role in the Australian Government Department of Finance, responsible for administering the Australian Government Assurance Reviews Process and leading whole-of-government data initiatives to inform policy and service delivery. We provide policy advice to the Minister for Finance and coordinate decisions and actions across Commonwealth agencies and with state and territory governments to optimize the use of government resources.


About the Opportunity


This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of major projects and programs across government, particularly those that are high risk and high cost. The Assurance Reviews Unit is responsible for commissioning and coordinating Cabinet-mandated Assurance Reviews, which are in place to strengthen the oversight and governance of major projects and programs and assist Commonwealth agencies to deliver major projects and programs successfully.


Key Responsibilities



  • Day-to-day coordination of Assurance Reviews by working closely with Commonwealth agencies to provide advice, guidance, and administrative support in the lead up to each review.
  • Manage multiple reviews concurrently, engage independent review teams, book travel for reviewers, prepare planning meeting agendas, and maintain and update the team's database.
  • Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to government.
  • Contribute to the team's improvement activities, such as helping to modernize business processes, frameworks, and systems.

Eligibility and Security



  • Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
  • Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold, the required security clearance level for the role.
  • This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with roles may be offered as either ongoing or non-ongoing subject to business needs and/or candidate preference.


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