APS6 & EL1 Management Accountant

Rashi Joshi; Canberra; On-site; Full time

Job description

1 x APS6 Vacancy 1 x EL1 Vacancy

Your new employer

This opportunity sits within a large Federal Government organisation responsible for delivering critical national outcomes and managing significant public investment programs. Working at the centre of the Commonwealth Budget process, you'll join a high-performing team that partners with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making, financial stewardship and long-term planning.

Your new role

As an APS6 or EL1 Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting budget development, coordination and delivery activities. Working across complex and high-profile priorities, you'll provide strategic financial advice and contribute to decisions with significant organisational impact.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing strategic budget and financial management advice to senior stakeholders
• Supporting Commonwealth Budget submissions, implementation and coordination activities
• Analysing complex financial information and preparing recommendations
• Developing high-quality briefing materials, reports and budget documentation
• Engaging with central agencies and internal stakeholders on budget-related matters
• Monitoring financial performance and contributing to effective resource management
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across budgeting, reporting and financial processes
• Contributing to policy development, strategic planning and decision-making activities

What you need to succeed

Must be an Australian citizen with Baseline/NV1 security clearance

To be successful in this role, you'll demonstrate:

• Experience in budgeting, financial management, management accounting or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to influence outcomes
• Experience preparing briefings, reports and advice for senior leaders
• An understanding of the APS financial management environment and Commonwealth Budget processes will be highly regarded
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, finance, economics, commerce, public policy or a related discipline are desirable

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant and strategically important issues
• Exposure to senior executive and government decision-making processes
• Development of highly sought-after budget and financial management expertise
• Significant autonomy and ownership of meaningful work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to professional development, mentoring and specialist training opportunities
• Excellent career development pathways within a complex and dynamic organisation
• Competitive APS salary and conditions