Assistant Director, Defence Budget Policy – Affirmative Measures Disability

at  Department of Finance

• Governance & Resource Management Group / Government & Defence Division / Defence Branch
• Executive Level 1 ($122,240 - $148,030) | Ongoing & Non-ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
• Canberra, ACT

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATES

We are seeking motivated and high performing people at the EL 1 level with an interest or experience in analysing national security policy and Defence investment proposals and a mix of public policy, government, financial skills and expertise. We welcome people from a range of backgrounds including political science, economics, accounting, commerce, law, and international relations.
Candidates will need to hold, or be willing to obtain, a current NV1 clearance at minimum. Some roles require NV2 and PV clearances.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• excellent written and communication skills, such as drafting high quality and timely briefings, with a capacity to test and refine policy implications with stakeholders and influence outcomes;
• strong critical thinking and analytical skills to develop sound advice based on the comparative analysis and interpretation of information and data;
• an ability to work effectively and collaborate in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality shared outcomes and lead the development of influential strategic policy and financial advice to the Government;
• ability to assess expenditure and investment proposals;
• capability to gather and analyse information, solve problems and present solutions;
• initiative and flexibility to respond to changing organisational needs and priorities;
• a curious mindset, willingness to question and ability to negotiate practical solutions to challenges; and
• drive and initiative to apply yourself to complex tasks and successfully manage competing deadlines, including when providing supervisory support to junior staff.

Prior knowledge of Government Budget processes is not required, however, you should have a keen interest in public policy development, particularly defence and national security policy.
Candidates found suitable, but not immediately offered a position, will be placed into a merit pool that will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising and drawn upon to fill future vacancies as they arise.

• working closely with the Department of Defence, Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Submarine Agency, other Defence entities and central agencies to support the development and Government consideration of Defence proposals including analysing, costing and reviewing new policy proposals and Defence capability investment proposals;
• providing budget, financial management and investment advice in support of the Government decision making processes and the delivery of the Budget and Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook;
• supporting the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet, National Security Committee of Cabinet, and National Security Investment Sub-committee of Cabinet, and our Senior Executive on policy and financial issues relating to the Defence portfolio including reviewing updates to specific spending estimates and the Defence Integrated Investment Program.
• drafting briefing and other correspondence for the Minister for Finance’s consideration on Defence proposals.