GAZ - APS5 - ACT- Finance Officer - External Budgets and Revenue

Job Details

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 142368

Location

ACT

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

APS Level 5 - $88,834.00 and $96,829.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Avi Shyam on 02 6264 4322 or avi.shyam@homeaffairs.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 22/11/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 2 immediate position/s.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Finance Division | External Budgets & Revenue | AFM, Costings, RMS

The External Budgets and Revenue Branch manages Home Affairs' contribution to the Commonwealth Budget process, provides strategic financial advice, supports administered programs, and oversees more than $20 billion in government revenue collections.

Revenue Management Section (RMS)

• Supporting development of analysis into trends and emerging issues affecting revenue collections
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of models that underpin revenue costings
• Applying of a range of modelling techniques and data analysis tools.

Administered Financials Management (AFM)

• Overseeing and undertaking invoice verification and approval processes
• Preparation of monthly accruals and journals ensuring expenditure is accounted for
• Assisting with all financial reporting and analysis activities
• Provide advice on financial matters including expenditure, cost pressures and analysis.

External Costings (EC)

• Understanding and shaping costings of policy settings and implementation arrangements
• Communicating clearly and effectively with business areas
• Showing initiative and exercising sound judgment
• Gathering and interpreting information related to policy settings and implementation arrangements

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret and work with financial data
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Duties and responsibilities

As a Financial Officer within the External Budgets and Revenue Branch, under direction, you will use your judgement and technical experience to perform the following duties:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse information, supporting a timely, accurate and effective costings process that ensures the appropriate funding outcomes for the Department
• Ability to develop an understanding of the budget process, costings, departmental and public policy processes working with the team and Director to deliver outcomes
• Build productive working relationships with the Department of Finance and the Home Affairs Finance Division to support the costing process
• Understand Cabinet and budget processes including the Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORS) and demonstrate integrity in handling information
• Deliver accurate and high-quality work within tight timeframes
• Understand and contribute to the preparation of advice on New Policy Proposals, Ministerial Submissions and Cabinet Submissions related to costings
• Use analytical tools such as Excel to develop costings accurately and on time.

Additional information

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an ability to:

• Work effectively and deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate initiative, resilience, and a strong drive to meet goals within tight timeframes
• Present information clearly and have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Negotiate and influence effectively with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders with strong teamwork skills
• Experience in Excel is essential for all roles.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 22/11/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit your resume and a one-page applicant response document highlighting your preferred Section 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 - 142368 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership System 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 Baseline Vetting (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.

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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)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

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