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- Develop and contribute to complex and/or sensitive correspondence
- Review and update financial worksheets as part of the budget cycle
- Develop, update and maintain supporting financial worksheets for submission and consideration by the Department of Finance.
- Manage key budget, statutory reporting and other parliamentary support requirements (including papers for Senate Estimates briefings)
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must be an Australian citizen and must have the ability to obtain and hold an AGSVA Baseline security clearance.
- A sound knowledge of the Commonwealth Budget process and Resource Management Frameworks
- Interest in the Commonwealth Budget and Cabinet processes including but not limited to Budget Process Operational Rules, Cabinet Submissions and Portfolio Budget Statements
- Demonstrated experience in developing policy and financial analysis
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
- Strong APS management accounting experience either within or consulting into Commonwealth agencies
- High attention to detail and able to produce quality work in short time frames
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Budget Policy and Costing Consultant - Australian Capital Territory - Synergy Group
Description
Budget Policy and Costing Consultant
The Firm
Synergy Group is a unique professional services firm with a high performing external budgets team that differentiates itself from the traditional choices, with an established reputation for excellence across various delivery streams. We are government specialists delivering a truly collaborative approach to navigate important challenges and provide practical sustainable solutions.
Our clients are high profile Commonwealth departments.
The Opportunity
Provide policy advice and develop costings to support the shaping of complex commonwealth government policies that form part of Cabinet Submissions. Through applying a financial and policy lens, you will assist and manage key Cabinet Submissions, be involved with the development and formulation of policy and related financial models, advise how commonwealth agencies can seek additional funding, and interact with Commonwealth agencies and the Department of Finance on various budgeting and reporting matters.
As you will be a part of our growing external budgets team there's potential for growth while you can also benefit from the experience of working with diverse clients.
The Role
Your Background and Experience
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
If you are a person with a burning desire to be part of a dynamic team and value the opportunity to showcase your ability in external budgets, then you should be talking to us. Please send your CV to
More information about Synergy is available at
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
