APS6 Finance (Budget Strategy) Professional Stream

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Achieve healthy work life balance with wellbeing and EAP support.
Enjoy a safe and respectful workplace with a socially diverse and inclusive culture.
$100,215 - $106,+50 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Our participants, Our people, Our purpose
Currently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 717,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

A new role awaits
The NDIA’s Budget Management Strategy Support Branch is seeking an APS6 Finance Officer to join its team. The Branch sits within the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Division and is responsible for delivering the agency’s internal and external budgets and costings, developing and managing the agency’s budget strategy to seek central agency support for investment in the agency and the scheme, management reporting and the provision of finance business partnering services to the agency.
The Budget Strategy Team is responsible for shaping the agency’s budget strategy and associated documents. The team also coordinates and leads the agency’s liaison with the Department of Health, central and other Commonwealth agencies on budget-related matters.

This job is being offered as a Professional Stream role. Mandatory Qualifications apply for the Professional Stream:
For applications within the professional job stream the successful applicant must possess and maintain relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or other equivalent professional finance bodies (or holding equivalent finance related post graduate qualifications).

Where you can add value
The APS6 Finance offer role will offer you an opportunity to use your keen eye for detail, further develop your skills and knowledge and work with a dynamic and innovative team.

Some of the role responsibilities will include:

Preparation of policy papers to support the agency’s internal and external budget strategy. This will include translation of technical budget material into material appropriate for sharing with senior executive, including members of the NDIA’s Strategic Leadership Team.
Using their understanding of Microsoft Excel, provide direction to and lead the development and maintenance of the agency’s costings template.
Development and maintenance of team governance and standard operation procedure documents and process maps.
Coordination of costings, and provision of assistance and advice to business areas in completion of costings.
Extensive liaison and communication across the agency and beyond, with potential for exposure to stakeholders at all levels

Enough about us, let’s talk about you
What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

They will have demonstrated Government budget experience (either or both external or internal budget) and a good knowledge of the Australian Government budget processes.
They will be able to work independently and demonstrate high levels of strategic thinking for decision making, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be working with senior leaders and other stakeholders. They will be able to tailor communication to target audiences
They will be able to engage in complex problem solving and issues management

You will need to hold CA/CPA qualifications and be able to provide these at the application stage.

If you have these skills and experience and are passionate about finance, we encourage you to apply.
Your NDIA Experience
We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we are based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While these roles are ideally performed from Deakin – ACT, Surry Hills – NSW, Richmond – VIC, Geelong – VIC, Robina – QLD and Brisbane - QLD, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close on Sunday 2+ June at 11:30PM (AEST)

If you have any questions, please contact Giles Lamb on 0424 251 +08 or email giles.lamb@ndis.gov.au

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on 1300 138 337 ndia@dfp.com.au.

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.

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