Finance Analyst (3 x positions)

• Salary: 97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing position
• Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

 The Role

 We're looking for three motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analysts with strong analytical skills and a sound understanding of financial principles and public sector processes. The ideal candidates can work with financial data to produce clear, accurate analysis and support effective decision-making.

Working under the guidance of senior staff, the roles contribute to the development and maintenance of financial models, and monitors expenditure and financial performance against budgets. A high level of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders is a key part of the roles, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 Main accountabilities:

1. Undertakes technical data analysis and modelling and prepares reports.
2. Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise.
3. Researches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving.
4. Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level.
5. Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.
6. Provides professional scientific, technical or specialist advice based on field of expertise.

The Team

The positions of Finance Analyst form a part of two Branches within the Skills and TAFE Groups:

The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria. The OTCD is primarily responsible for driving change in the way the Victorian TAFE Network responds to government priorities and provides training as a coordinated network, better serving Victorian students, employers and communities.

The Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) lead the system and strategic policy settings of Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system so that it delivers high quality outcomes for learners and the Victorian economy. PSB monitors VET system trends and performance and oversees its financial management. PSB works with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and other stakeholders (including universities) to influence national reform across Australia's tertiary education system, encompassing both higher education and VET. PSB leads and develops Skills strategy, including through Cabinet processes, and collaborates on policy design across the Department and Whole of Government. PSB manages group budget and contributes to strategic policy projects, including those under the National Skills Agreement.

About You

• We are looking for someone who can utilise advanced excel formulas, pivot tables and generate data charts.
• We are looking for someone who is data literate and considers data sources, collection and structure impacts in the delivery of data analysis.

 Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Owain Emslie on owain.emslie@ecodev.vic.gov.au
• Michael Coppola on michael.coppola@ecodev.vic.gov.au
• Erdinc Ozyurek on erdinc.ozyurek@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. 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

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday, 7^th December 2025