ACT Government Hiring for Treasury Analyst Job at Canberra Full Time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work across a wide range of policy and/or financial issues in the ACT Government?

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and team orientated environment, applying strategic thinking, communication and critical analysis skills to achieve outcomes?

Do you want to help develop and manage budgets, advise Government on policy and financial issues, work with a range of agencies on financial reporting issues and contribute to the production of the ACT Government’s financial statements?

ACT Treasury, within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD), is looking for permanent and temporary staff to fill Analyst positions. These positions provide a great opportunity to see the inside workings of Government, and to contribute to the development of key policy priorities.

Successful applicants will obtain:

• Central agency experience, including building your understanding of how the Government’s strategic policy priorities are developed and implemented;
• A sophisticated understanding of the Machinery of Government, the Budget process and Government decision-making and policy implementation;
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills; and
• Access to diverse career advancement pathways.

We are looking for people who are good communicators and team players and can work to tight deadlines across competing priorities. We need people who are proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word when analysing and reporting on financial, economic, policy and administrative issues. We will help you learn our in-house budget and reporting systems, including TM1.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) 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 and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in business, accounting, commerce, economics, finance or a similar field are highly desirable or, alternatively, tertiary qualifications in another field combined with strong numeracy skills gained through experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Notes: A merit pool may be formed from this process and used to fill other permanent and temporary vacancies ranging between two weeks and up to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. If you do not wish to be placed in the merit pool, please indicate this with the contact officer.

These positions are based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, our workforce is currently working from home wherever possible. The successful candidate will be provided information on how to work from home safely and effectively. A gradual return to the workplace is anticipated, including the advertised role.

How to Apply: Please provide a curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees, and a short statement (no more than two pages) outlining how your Skills, Qualifications and Experience make you an ideal candidate for the role. You should consider both the Duties/Responsibilities of the position and the Selection Criteria in drafting your statement.

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