Financial management
About our financial management programs
Each of these programs is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in a specific area of capability.
The programs
The Commission offers the following programs:
Financial management - advanced
Target audience: APS 5 - EL2
Gain a clearer understanding of contemporary APS financial practices and be updated on issues concerning good practice budgeting, costing government services and activities particularly in regard to new policy proposals, assessing financial performance and administering government grants.
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Financial management - introduction
Target audience: APS 5 - EL2
This program is designed for APS staff from non-finance backgrounds who have newly acquired financial management responsibilities and need information and skills to assist them in their new roles.
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Financial management in the APS - a strategic perspective
Target audience: EL 1 - 2
If you are new to the APS, or are from a non-financial background, this program is designed to help you feel more confident in this key performance area.
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Financial skills - advanced
Target audience: APS 1 - 4 and graduates
Financial skills: advanced is designed to meet the needs of APS employees who have some financial skills or have attended a Financial skills – introduction program and require more information on specific topics such as accrual accounting and costing methodologies in a public sector environment.
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Financial skills - introduction
Target audience: APS 1 - 4 and graduates
Financial skills: introduction is designed to meet the needs of APS employees who have limited financial management training and require a basic introduction to APS financial concepts.
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Mastering your financial environment
Target audience: SES Bands 1 - 2
A practical guide to effective management of government funds.
