Director, Federal Financial Relations | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Director, Federal Financial Relations in the Federal Financial Relations (FFR) Team within the Economic and Financial Group. This temporary position offers exposure to high-profile intergovernmental work and strategic policy development for ACT funding outcomes.

The successful candidate will be able to deliver high-quality analysis and advice, engage stakeholders across government, and work collaboratively with partners to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, finance, commerce, accounting, mathematics or related discipline are highly desirable.
• Experience in federal financial relations, public finance, intergovernmental relations, economic policy, revenue policy or major funding negotiations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice in a responsive environment with sound judgement.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Build productive relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners across government.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, finance, commerce, accounting, mathematics or related discipline

Job description

Director, Federal Financial Relations
Full-time Temporary

Details: The Federal Financial Relations (FFR) Team within the Economic and Financial Group is seeking expressions of interest from a motivated and high-performing officer who is passionate about delivering outcomes that make a positive difference to the ACT community.

The FFR Team manages the ACT Government’s intergovernmental financial relationship with the Commonwealth Government and provides strategic advice on matters affecting the Territory’s funding and policy outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile work, engage with stakeholders across government and develop experience in federal financial relations.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to deliver high-quality advice in a responsive environment. They will also have effective stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, finance, commerce, accounting, mathematics or a related discipline are highly desirable.
• Experience in federal financial relations, public finance, intergovernmental relations, economic policy, revenue policy or major funding negotiations is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028.