APS6/EL1 External Budget Officer
Core
Drive Commonwealth Budget outcomes through estimates, forecasting, and funding strategy within a large Federal Government organisation.
Role type
Senior IC budget officer (government finance)
Builds
Budget estimates, forecasts, financial models, and reporting for Commonwealth programs
Domain
Public sector finance and government budgeting
Required skills
budget estimation, financial forecasting, financial modelling, CBMS, Excel, stakeholder liaison, policy costings, executive reporting, risk analysis
Preferred skills
strategic budget advice, continuous improvement of budgeting processes
Technologies
CBMS, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain budget estimates, forecasts, and financial models; Manage agency reporting through the Central Budget Management System (CBMS); Support preparation of Portfolio Budget Statements and Additional Estimates; Assist with New Policy Proposals and Cabinet costings; Prepare briefings and Senate Estimates material; Analyse financial information to identify risks and trends; Liaise with central agencies and internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC