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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe External Budget team is looking to engage two APS staff at the APS6 level. The APS 6 Budget Officer of the External Budget team will support the Director and Assistant Directors of the External Budget team perform a critical function within the Department with responsibility for managing the Department''s funding sources and ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of the Commonwealth Budget process, including the successful negotiation of new policy proposals and external publication of key budget documents.Key DutiesMaintaining departmental and administered estimates in the Central Budget Management SystemDeveloping procedures and documentation for key External Budgets functions.Assisting in maintaining budget trackers and promoting data disciplineAssisting with the development of costings for New Policy Proposals (NPPs) that are required for Cabinet submissions.Recording and actioning by the due date, the Estimate Memorandums released by the Department of Finance.Assisting with internal and external briefing requirements, including in support of the Senate Estimates processSupport interpreting the Budget Process Operational Rules and Estimates Memoranda, and providing advice to stakeholdersAssisting with the preparation and consolidation of the Department''s Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES).Liaising and negotiating with internal, portfolio entities and central agencies on external budget matters.Interpersonal SkillsHighly developed communication, interpersonal and financial skills with an emphasis on working collaborativelyDemonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines under pressureAbility to manage and achieve quality and timely outputs while working in both a team and autonomously.Ability to work strategically, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think laterally.Ability to collaborate effectively with colleaguesTechnical AcumenExperience in the external budget process within an Australian Government entity or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge.An understanding of the Australian Government''s financial framework and accounting practices in a public sector environmentProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite with a robust and sophisticated understanding of how to use Microsoft Excel.Experience with the Australian Government Budget process and/or have accounting qualifications are highly preferred.CPA/CA certified or working towards professional certificationThese are full time non-ongoing positions. You will be employed the department under an APS6 salary.APS6 Non-Ongoing or s26 Transfer, Full Time, 12-monthsLocated in CanberraNV1 Clearance requiredHow to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 4th June 2025.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Grant Officers (APS4, APS5 and APS6) multiple rolesrelatblCanberra ACT9d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr