Employer Profile: As one of the Australian Government’s central agencies, the Department of Finance and Deregulation plays an important role in assisting the Government to achieve its objectives in a wide range of areas.
Finance plays a significant role in public sector policy development and financial management reform. Our achievements have put the Australian Government at the forefront of international best practice in these areas. We provide high quality, strategic policy and financial advice to support government decision-making and improved Australian Government financial management. We deliver professional support services to our Ministers, Parliamentarians and their staff, and the Government as a whole.
Career Opportunities: What does Finance do?
Provides services and advice to Federal Parliamentarians; provides whole-of-government advice on expenditure and non-tax policy issues; provides advice on long term budget issues and the economic outlook for Australia; preparation of budget documentation and monitoring the implementation of the Australian Federal Budget; provision of assistance to enhance economic and fiscal governance in Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Indonesia; project Management; shareholder and asset Sales; and Construction and Property Management.
Department of Finance and Administration highlights for 2005-2006:
Telstra Sale Preparations;
Delivery of the Australian Government 2006-2007 Budget;
Establishment of the Future Fund;
Introduction of the Gateway Review Process;
Red Tape Review of Internal Australian Government Administration;
New e-Government Strategy;
Roma Mitchell Commonwealth Law Courts in Adelaide;
National Portrait Gallery;
Core Infrastructure Update.
Vacation Work: Yes
Traineeships: No
Work Experience: No
International Opportunities: No
Dual Degree Required: No
Graduate Qualifications: All Degrees
Contact for Australian Employment Opportunities
Name of Contact Person: Recruitment Team
Contact Phone: 02 6215 1717
Contact Address: John Gorton Building - King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
Contact Email: recruitment@finance.gov.au
Internet: http://www.finance.gov.au