- Budget Development Branch
- National Office, Tuggeranong
Position Description:
The Budget Costing section within Budget Development Branch develops costings for New Policy Proposals and coordinates costing approval internally and externally with the Department of Finance. As an EL1 Costings Specialist, you will be a highly motivated worker with a positive attitude and professional manner.
You will be required to work under limited direction to model impacts on social security payments for policy proposals. You will engage positively with stakeholders and have the ability to manage difficult situations. You will value differences and diversity within the work environment and share your knowledge and expertise with the team.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Leung Lau
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 6360
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 23-Jul-2026
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