44759

Closes: 30 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 44759
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 June 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Sleeman on Amy.Sleeman@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4754

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Details: The City and Environment Directorate (CED) bring together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a new directorate with a bold purpose: to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Director to join the Financial Reporting and Assets team, within Finance Branch.

The team works closely with Senior Executives and a range of internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the Directorates’ budgets are accurate, comprehensive, and addresses the Government’s strategic priorities. In addition to managing the external budget process the team also leads the preparation of the Statement of Performance, managing the directorates reporting on non-financial measures.

The team operates in a supportive manner, with ample opportunity to apply strategic thinking, and build on your technical, communication and critical analysis skills.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field, and Professional membership (or currently working towards) of CPA Australia/CAANZ or comparable bodies.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in External Budget management.
• Experience in Government Budget Management System (GBMS) will be highly regarded.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: To apply please submit a maximum two-page pitch and your current curriculum vitae (including the names of two referees), demonstrating that you have the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to successfully perform this role against the duties and responsibilities listed in the Position Description attached.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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