Senior Director, Budget Management and Reporting

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a motivated finance professional to shape the strategic direction of budget management across a large central agency. You will deliver quality financial advice to support decision makers and work with stakeholders to negotiate budget outcomes.

You will be part of an inclusive workplace and encouraged to apply if you identify with diverse backgrounds. A temporary appointment until mid-2027 is available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an accounting/finance discipline.
• CA ANZ or CPA Australia membership is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shift focus to shaping the strategic direction of budget management across the agency.
• Provide quality financial advice and guidance to support decision makers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate budget outcomes.

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

CA/CPA membership

Job description

Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A

Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation

Position No: 12102

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026

Contact Officer:

Dragana Cvetkovski on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details:

We are looking for a motivated finance professional who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of budget management across this large central agency in ACT Government. If you thrive on understanding cost drivers that impact business performance, delivering quality financial advice and guidance to support decision makers and working collaboratively with stakeholders to negotiate budget outcomes, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in an accounting/finance discipline and CA ANZ or CPA Australia membership is highly desirable.

Note:

This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

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 the 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.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.