Job Description
Closes: 31 January 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $124,103 - $133,1+5 plus superannuation
Position No: 35517
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 January 2026
Contact Officer: Geoff Hodder on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5+54
Details: Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a wide breadth of issues in the ACT Government? Do you want to provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and Government, help develop and manage budgets, develop financial related policy advice for Government or work with a range of statutory related financial reporting issues?
The ACT Treasury, within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD), is looking for a Senior Analyst to join the team.
The position provides a great opportunity to gain a sophisticated understanding of the Machinery of Government and the Budget process, and to contribute to delivering the Government’s key policy priorities including planning and oversight of investments in infrastructure and government services in the ACT.
The successful applicants will join a dedicated team undertaking a variety of work, such as: review of business cases and reports; undertaking complex research and analysis; developing advice about financial and performance outcomes, cost pressures and unspent funds; identifying service delivery issues in the context of legislative, policy, community and operational drivers; assisting to develop annual budget papers; collaborating on research and analysis projects; and liaising with people in the directorate and in other parts of the ACT Government.
We need people who are strong communicators and team players and/or leaders who are enthusiastic and can work to tight deadlines. We are also looking for applicants who are able to use Microsoft Excel and Word when analysing and reporting on financial, economic, policy and administrative issues. We will help you in learning to use our in-house budget and reporting systems, including TM1.
If this role sounds like a challenge you are interested in, we want to hear from you.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in relevant areas such as Accounting, Economics, Commerce or Finance are highly desirable.
Public policy, law or business administration skills would also be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and apply by providing the following documents: a written response addressing all the Selection Criteria demonstrating why you are the right person: your current curriculum vitae including details of two current referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note
This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $124,103 - $133,1+5 plus superannuation
Position No: 35517
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 January 2026
Contact Officer: Geoff Hodder on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5+54
Details: Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a wide breadth of issues in the ACT Government? Do you want to provide strategic policy advice to senior executives and Government, help develop and manage budgets, develop financial related policy advice for Government or work with a range of statutory related financial reporting issues?
The ACT Treasury, within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD), is looking for a Senior Analyst to join the team.
The position provides a great opportunity to gain a sophisticated understanding of the Machinery of Government and the Budget process, and to contribute to delivering the Government’s key policy priorities including planning and oversight of investments in infrastructure and government services in the ACT.
The successful applicants will join a dedicated team undertaking a variety of work, such as: review of business cases and reports; undertaking complex research and analysis; developing advice about financial and performance outcomes, cost pressures and unspent funds; identifying service delivery issues in the context of legislative, policy, community and operational drivers; assisting to develop annual budget papers; collaborating on research and analysis projects; and liaising with people in the directorate and in other parts of the ACT Government.
We need people who are strong communicators and team players and/or leaders who are enthusiastic and can work to tight deadlines. We are also looking for applicants who are able to use Microsoft Excel and Word when analysing and reporting on financial, economic, policy and administrative issues. We will help you in learning to use our in-house budget and reporting systems, including TM1.
If this role sounds like a challenge you are interested in, we want to hear from you.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in relevant areas such as Accounting, Economics, Commerce or Finance are highly desirable.
Public policy, law or business administration skills would also be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and apply by providing the following documents: a written response addressing all the Selection Criteria demonstrating why you are the right person: your current curriculum vitae including details of two current referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note
This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
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