At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic policy and finance initiatives for the ACT Treasury.
- Company: ACT Public Service, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, long-term contract, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse workforce and contribute to closing the gap principle.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on government policy and finance while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in commerce, economics, or related fields with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Strategic Policy and Finance group is responsible for providing strategic policy and finance advice to the Under Treasurer for matters across the whole of Treasury. In addition, the Executive Group Manager has oversight over ACT Insurance Authority (ACTIA), Investments and Borrowings Branch and Shared Services Finance. The EGM role reports to the Under Treasurer and works collaboratively with other Executives across the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and with stakeholders inside and outside of government.
The role includes leadership and high-level advice to the government covering emerging policy issues across the whole of Treasury. The successful applicant will have strong policy and/or finance background with an impressive track record of executive leadership and excellent communication skills.
In addition, commencing 1 July 2026 Senior Executive Service (SES) Members must do their job in accordance with the closing the gap principle. Further information about the closing the gap principle is included in section 8(4) of the Public Sector Management Act.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months, including other Executive Group Manager positions in Treasury.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Appropriate tertiary qualifications, or experience in commerce, economics, public policy, accounting law or a related field combined with strong policy and numeracy skills.
The ACT Public Service supports a diverse and inclusive workforce with a focus on gender diversity as well as encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $363,688 - $374,925 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $321,056.
The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
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