This high-profile agency offers a chance to work with a motivated team of professionals in a diverse environment with interesting variety and challenges. Located in the Parliamentary Triangle, this is a great department to gain experience within and is looked upon positively by other APS employers. The Opportunity This rare 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the department’s external budgets function. You’ll bring your expertise to add real value, while gaining a rare insight into how external budgets operate in a government environment. Join a supportive, high-performing team in a collaborative and collegiate workplace. The Role Key responsibilities include: Prepare and review estimates and policy costings, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness across CBMS and TM1 Partner with policy areas to deliver high-quality costings for Cabinet Submissions and New Policy Proposals Provide strategic advice to senior executives, the Executive Board and Minister’s Offices on Budget and estimates matters Navigate and advise on the Commonwealth Budget framework and processes Contribute to the delivery of key Budget publications, including Portfolio Budget Statements and Additional Estimates Statements The Ideal Person You are a high-performing government accountant and a specialist in external budgets, with the expertise to add real value to the team. You thrive in a leadership and mentoring role, guiding your team to deliver high-quality budget outcomes and manage complex information requirements. Working closely with the Director, you will ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time. You are a first-class communicator, a CBMS expert, and bring relevant professional qualifications (CA/CPA qualified). Only Australian Citizens will be considered for this role with an existing AGVSA Baseline security clearance. Salary / Rate $80/hr - $105/hr 12% Super How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kristelle Gadd on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21326 HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.