70267

Closes: 20 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $49,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 70267
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 August 2026
Contact Officer: Muku Ganeshalingam on Muku.Ganeshalingam@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 6825

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Details: Digital Canberra is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced finance professional for the role of Director, External Budget Management.

Director – External Budgets will work alongside the Senior Director to develop and coordinate the preparation of budget statements for Digital Canberra and related documentations, including reviewing business cases, policy proposals and developing the internal budgets in conjunction with the business partnering team.

You will have a high level of autonomy in determining how the outputs of your function are delivered and will be strongly supported in pursuing opportunities for business process improvements. You will have the opportunity to experience a team culture which values a positive work-life balance without compromising on delivery.

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.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria and a copy of your curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees.

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.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.