Assistant Director, Finance and Budget

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you want to know that you are making a difference in the ACT Community? Do you like to see tangible results through your work? Do you want to be part of and lead a supportive team? Then the Finance and Budgets team in the Community Services Directorate is looking for you

You’ll be an experienced, qualified and enthusiastic Management Accountant with great leadership skills who is keen to work with human services functions such as multicultural affairs, public and community housing services, children, youth and family support services to name a few. You will enjoy working in and leading staff through a dynamic and complex environment. You will bring well developed stakeholder management skills. We need you to have experience in external and internal budgeting and managing team members in delivering timely and accurate management and output performance reports. You have the ability to provide comprehensive financial management advice and support including cost analysis, financial modelling and forecasting to deliver budget outcomes.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**: Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable. Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body (Eg. CPA/CA).

**Notes**:An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**: Please submit no more than a two-page pitch addressing the capabilities and Selection Criteria, a curriculum vitae along with contact details of two referees.



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