APS 4 Budget Managment Support Planner

Empower Better Planning Outcomes - Support Budget Management in a Federal Government Agency
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented APS4 equivalent Budget Management Support Planner to join a high-performing team driving participant outcomes and financial sustainability across key national reform programs.

Role Details

• Role Title: APS4 Budget Management Support Planner
• Role Type: Temporary, Full-time Hours
• Rate: APS4 Equivalent + Superannuation
• Location: Brisbane or Ipswich

About the Role
A Federal Government Agency is looking for an APS4 Budget Management Support Planner to contribute to the delivery of budget planning initiatives supporting participants to manage their funded plans effectively. This role sits within a branch leading service delivery reform and transition projects and will focus on identifying budget risks, promoting financial sustainability, and supporting participant success.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on service improvement and data-informed decision making. Working within a dynamic team, you will apply established policy and procedure to assist participants, interpret data insights, and support positive outcomes through proactive engagement and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess participant records to identify overspending risks and apply appropriate funding decisions
• Engage with participants and their representatives via phone to understand current spending patterns and provide guidance
• Accurately document interactions and maintain records in internal systems
• Contribute to case management activities and review moderately complex decisions
• Deliver high-quality administrative support and data entry
• Assist in meeting key team KPIs and planning targets
• Support the delivery of national service reform initiatives through effective budget management practices

About You - Key Skills & Capabilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build rapport over the phone
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret guidelines, apply policy, and manage sensitive information
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work under general supervision
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and client record management systems

Desirable

• Experience working in a government or regulated service delivery setting
• Understanding of the disability, human services or social support sector
• Familiarity with casework, planning or participant-facing services

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required
• Pre-engagement security screening will be conducted

Applications close Wednesday 4th of July

If you're looking for a meaningful role that supports better outcomes for people in our community, we encourage your application.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.