Finance Analyst

• Salary: $79,122 to $96,073 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term until 12 February 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

We're seeking a Finance Analyst, with analytical skills and an understanding of financial principles and public sector processes.  You will collaborate closely with finance teams, business units and stakeholders, providing clear financial insights to support decision-making. The role is suited to someone with strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and communication skills, who can translate funding and financial data into meaningful, fit-for-purpose information in a government environment.

Main accountabilities:

• Develop and continuously improve financial policies, processes and procedures to support effective financial management and reporting.
• Prepare and contribute to internal and external financial reports, including quarterly reporting, briefings and financial analysis.
• Apply government accounting principles and standards, including journals, expense processing, funding agreements and grant acquittals.
• Identify financial issues and risks and provide clear advice on options and strategies within short timeframes.

The Team

This position of Finance Analyst forms a part of the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), in the Skills and TAFE group.

OTCD provides system leadership for the Victorian TAFE Network, working with TAFEs and Dual Sector Universities to align training delivery with government priorities and industry needs. The branch has responsibility for financial oversight, performance frameworks, funding programs, asset planning and initiatives to improve the financial sustainability of the TAFE Network.

About You

• You have a sound understanding of accounting principles and government financial standards, supported by strong analytical and conceptual skills.

• You can explain financial concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders and prepare written materials such as reports, briefs and presentations.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jen Heavey, Manager, Funding Strategy and Finance, on jen.heavey@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

For Finance Roles:

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

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