EOI - EL1 - ACT - Assistant Director - External Budget Coordination

Job Details

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 142131

Location

ACT 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $121,755.00 and $139,450.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Full-time

Vacancy Duration

12 Months

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements considered 

Contact Officer

Carly Panagiotopoulos on 0417 066 970 or Carly.Panagiotopoulos@homeaffairs.gov.au 

Who can apply

Applications are sought from ongoing substantive EL1 staff.

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Finance Division | External Budgets & Revenue | External Budget Coordination

The External Budget Coordination Section prepares and produces budget documents, including the Portfolio budget submission, on behalf of the Home Affairs portfolio. The Section tracks and reviews New Policy Proposals, Cabinet submissions and provides advice and assistance to business areas and portfolio agencies in respect of budget matters. They principally coordinate all written correspondence on behalf of the CFO and departmental executive in relation to the department's input into the production of budget related Senate estimates briefs, responses to Questions on Notice, responses to media enquiries, freedom of information and Parliamentary Budget Office requests.

What you'll do

• Provide high level budgetary advice to stakeholders
• Review, provide feedback and considered input into New Policy Proposals that have been developed by responsible business areas
• Preparing input into Cabinet and Ministerial Submissions
• Production of the Key Facts and Figures document for the portfolio after each major economic update
• Coordinating other Budget process activities as required

Skills and capability we need

• The position requires knowledge of the Budget process, Commonwealth financial frameworks and an understanding of measures and policies underpinning the departmental business
• Strong communication, numeric and policy skills
• Strong coordination background across the department
• Ability to manage self and contribute to team requrirements in a high pressure environment

What you'll gain from the experience

• Strong development and understanding of the Commonwealth Budget Process and the Portfolio's position within it
• Exposure to ministerial offices and understanding of what offices are looking for
• Coordination opportunities with Central Agencies
• In depth knowledge of the Portfolio's upcoming priorities and agreed forward work items

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 26/10/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role.
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us.
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 142131 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
  

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position, to read more click here. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.