Financial System Division Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst - Financial System Division, Markets Group

About the Role

Treasury's Financial System Division (FSD) is looking for team-orientated and flexible people with an interest in Australia's financial system and the role it plays in supporting the economy. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Australia's financial system.

FSD provides policy advice on all aspects of the financial system and corporate law and governance. Policy analysts in FSD work on projects to:

• promote competition and stability in the financial system;
• ensure that the financial system is delivering appropriate outcomes for consumers;
• ensure the financial system is allocating capital to the most efficient uses in the economy;
• maintain informed and efficient markets; and
• deal with market distortions.

FSD operates across Government, working closely with Ministerial Offices and financial regulators as well as the private sector and other stakeholders.

What will be expected of you?

As a policy analyst in FSD you will be expected to:

• Achieve results: You will be expected to analyse policy issues and formulate advice and other material to meet the audience's needs within specified timeframes.
• Collaborate: You will need to engage with private and public sector stakeholders to aid policy development and ensure effective implementation.
• Effectively communicate: You will be expected to prepare material to influence policy matters and assist the Government communicate its policy objectives to the public.

As a policy analyst, you will report to a manager or senior adviser. The level of direction of a policy analyst depends on their level of experience. Senior policy analysts (Executive Level 1) will be expected to operate with limited oversight from the relevant manager or senior adviser, with more junior analysts (APS 5/6) subject to greater oversight. Senior policy analysts will also have greater responsibility for ensuring the timely delivery of outcomes and facilitating the overall management of the unit.

Positions are available in both Canberra and Sydney.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

Applicants must have qualifications in a relevant field, including but not limited to law, economics, finance, business or accounting. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated experience either in:

• a relevant field such as financial services, law, accounting, banking, insurance, corporate governance or capital markets with an interest in public policy; or
• public policy development with demonstrated interest in the financial system.

The length of relevant experience varies depending on the level being applied for:

• APS Level 5: 1-2 years experience;
• APS Level 6: 3-4 years experience; and
• Executive Level 1: at least 5 years experience.

What we are looking for

As a successful candidate, you must be willing to:

• support and engage with the future direction of the Treasury;
• be flexible and agile to meet immediate needs in a fast-paced environment subject to frequent change;
• be team-orientated, collaborative and have energy and determination to succeed;
• be able to make sound decisions and exercise judgment based on an assessment of available information; and
• be open, respectful, accountable and of high integrity.

What we offer you

The Treasury is a diverse Department that can offer a varied range of opportunities, experiences and exposure across each of our four Policy Groups: Fiscal, Markets, Macroeconomic and Revenue. However, these positions are to be placed in the Financial System Division, and it is expected that successful applicants will spend their first few years (at least) in this Division.

We are committed to supporting your career development by giving you the tools you need to build the career that you want - whether it is within the public or private sector. We achieve this through:

• promoting an inclusive workplace that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds.
• offering flexible working opportunities to ensure a meaningful work-life balance; and
• promoting continued learning through an attractive studies assistance program, secondment opportunities and a variety of in-house training and leadership events.

Treasury offers attractive salaries and employer superannuation as well as a range of other benefits, including generous leave entitlements, an annual healthy lifestyle payment and a closedown period over the Christmas holiday.