Assistant Director, Internal Budgets & Reporting, EL1, Corporate (EA2026/174)

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to play a pivotal role in contributing to ACCC outcomes by leading the agency’s financial, procurement and property strategies, operations and management
  
  

Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Assistant Director, Internal Budgets & Reporting

As the Assistant Director, Internal Budgets & Reporting, you will:

• Coordinate the agency’s internal budget-setting process, apply budget frameworks, develop divisional allocations, manage budget adjustments and analyse funding impacts.
• Prepare high-quality monthly financial reports with insightful, analysis and commentary to support senior executives and governance committees.
• Provide practical financial advice on funding strategies, budget sustainability, resource trade-offs and the flow-on impacts of agency prioritisation decisions.
• Apply technical skills to develop strategic financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis to support agency budget strategy, funding options, divisional planning and executive decision-making.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, finance business partners and business areas to understand financial performance, risks and emerging pressures.
• Support this function by leading and developing a small team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful budgeting, forecasting and reporting outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in budgeting, reporting, systems, processes and financial governance.
  
  

About You

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in financial management, agency budget development, budget frameworks, forecasting and management reporting in a complex organisation, within a Commonwealth or public sector environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic financial modelling capability, including the ability to interpret financial data, develop scenarios, identify funding risks and opportunities, and present clear advice on agency and divisional budget implications.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality written material and explain and present complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build productive relationships, influence outcomes and work collaboratively across business areas.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, assess budget trade-offs, respond to emerging issues and provide practical, risk-based advice.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to lead, coach and develop staff while fostering a professional, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or a related discipline.
• Experience using financial management information systems (e.g. Technology One), advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tools to support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Ability to hold and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
  
  

The Following Job Specific Criteria Are Also Highly Desirable

• Membership of or progress towards CPA or CA.
  
  

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary: EL1 $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Tracey Walker, 02 6243 1018

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 6 September 2026