Senior Budget Analyst - Budget and Resource Services - 979986

The Team

The Budget and Resources (BRS) Team oversees DECYP’s budget, staffing allocations, and School Resource Package funding while maintaining the systems that support financial management. They also develop funding methodologies, monitor key funding streams, and provide dedicated budget support to Business Units and schools.

About the Role

Provide a high-level financial management, budget management and financial modelling consultancy service on aspects relating to the management of the Department’s budget with a particular focus on financial modelling associated with needs-based school resourcing and other Government initiatives.
Support the planning, evaluation, implementation and reporting of key financial strategies to provide continuous improvement in financial management and budget operations, together with providing high quality client services in relation to budget management and resource allocation to schools and business units, including the development of appropriate policies and procedures.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date 
• full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Studies or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employm