Aps 6 - Commonwealth Budget Coordination

2 days ago


Russell, Australia Australian Government Full time

$88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
Defence Finance Group (DFG) provides independent and contestable financial analysis, advice and assurance to Government capability submissions, as well as independent financial support, management and reporting on Defence and Government financial matters.

You will be a part of a team of professionals delivering accurate, timely and high quality financial analysis and advice. You will have diverse experience and skills in disciplines including finance, policy analysis and advice. The Directorate of Commonwealth Budget Coordination is a critical function across Defence Finance Group and offer significant exposure across a broad audience of senior executive.

An APS 6 in the Directorate of Commonwealth Budget Coordination performs a range of duties in relation to the Commonwealth Budget process. This includes advising business areas on new policy proposals and their funding, the preparation of Budget documentation, providing support on Defence budget issues, and preparing high quality advice to the Minister and senior executive on matters relating to the Commonwealth Budget and Defence funding.

You will support the department in undertaking analysis and shaping advice for senior leaders and colleagues across Defence. You may also have engagement throughout Defence as well as with central agency stakeholders including the Departments of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Finance and the Treasury.

You will be committed to supporting the business deliver outcomes through your advice and the provision of accurate, timely and high quality financial information, to assist Group and Service decision making to deliver Defence objectives and advise on key issues related to the Defence budget.

**About our Team**
The Commonwealth Budget Coordination team is responsible for managing the Defence budget at the Portfolio level. Working in this team offers the opportunity to work on issues of high strategic importance to Defence and the Defence Finance Group in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

The team is responsible for delivering the Defence Budget in accordance with the Commonwealth Budget process. This includes tasks such as: developing the Defence Portfolio Budget Submission; preparing Portfolio Budget Statements and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements; development of Senate Estimates Briefs, responses to media enquiries, development of Ministerial and Cabinet Submissions and briefing to both the CFO and other members of the Defence leadership team.
- Strong initiative and sound judgement;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- An ability to produce quality work with strong attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Strong planning skills including the ability to plan end to end for deliverables
- A commitment to continuous improvement;
- Knowledge of and/or experience in external budgeting matters and the Cabinet process; and
- Experience in financial analysis.



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