Financial Literacy & Capability for the Public Sector
Government leaders and professionals are often expected to navigate budgets and financial decisions without any formal financial training. Whether you’ve stepped into a leadership role from an operational background, taken on responsibility for a budget or program, or simply need to better understand the financial side of your role, this is a common – and often stressful – gap.
The Financial Literacy & Capability for the Public Sector masterclass builds core financial literacy for a public sector context, covering financial management fundamentals, budgeting and reporting processes, and the practical realities of managing money in government. Content is grounded in real scenarios: budgeting for a new initiative, negotiating a budget, inheriting a budget as a new manager, and managing budget variations.
Delegates leave with practical financial skills and greater confidence – equipped to engage credibly with finance teams, budget-holders and senior stakeholders, and to make sound financial decisions in their day-to-day role.
Your masterclass experience
Walk away budget-confident, not just budget-aware.
Learn through the scenarios you’ll actually face, from inheriting a budget to managing mid-year variations.
Learn from a former Treasury executive who knows how government finance decisions are really made.
Leave with practical skills you can apply the moment you’re back at your desk.
Who will attend
This masterclass is designed specifically for non-finance professionals working in government. No formal finance, accounting or budgeting experience is required. It is ideal for people who need to understand and work with financial information as part of their role, including:
- Policy and program professionals
- Managers and team leaders, including EL1–EL2s
- Grant and contract managers
- Program and project officers with financial responsibilities
- Newly appointed budget holders
- Professionals who work with finance teams or contribute to budget and financial decisions
Suitable for federal, state and local government agencies and public sector organisations.