Finance Analyst

• Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• 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 looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst with strong analytical skills and a sound understanding of financial and funding principles and public sector processes. The ideal candidate can work with financial data to produce clear, accurate analysis and support effective decision-making.

Main accountabilities:

• Undertakes technical data analysis and modelling and prepares reports
• Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise 
• Researches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving 
• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level 

The Team

The position of Finance Analyst forms a part of the Policy and Strategy branch within the Skills and TAFE group.

Skills and TAFE (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations. Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) leads 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.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Data Literacy: Ability to utilise advanced excel formulas, pivot tables and generation of data charts is required. 
• Data Literacy: Considers data sources, collection and structure impacts in the delivery of data analysis. Generates descriptive statistics and relevant data visualisation leading to decisions under the guidance from subject matter experts. 
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: If required, determines additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Trusler, Manager, Strategic Financial and Funding Analysis on sophie.trusler@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.

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 3 August 2026.