About the role:

Victoria Police Financial Services Department is a modern, professional finance team which plays an important role in supporting frontline policing operations on behalf of almost 18,000 officers who work every day to keep the Victorian community safe.

The Department undertakes a range of financial management responsibilities across Victoria Police, offering unique career and professional development opportunities.

As a successful applicant, you will be an integral team member within the Financial Accounting & Compliance Branch (FACB) in producing Police annual financial statements and ensuring the quality, accuracy and completeness of the financial information disclosures. You will also play a key role in monthly financial reporting for Victoria Police and the production and submission of other data critical for the preparation of general government materials.

The branch also manages the asset management, trust accounting and treasury activities of Victoria Police and has carriage of financial corporate governance in relation to the Victorian Government's Standing Directions, Taxation and Insurance.

In this role, you will work primarily in the Corporate Reporting Unit and will be responsible for providing high-quality accounting and financial services across the organisation.

The role provides opportunities to develop your professional networks within Victoria Police and across the Victoria Government. Engagement with external stakeholders from other agencies including the Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Department of Treasury and Finance and within Victoria Police, including the Financial Services Department, Human Resource Command, Legal Services, Infrastructure, Procurement and Transport branches is a key part of this role.

This role reports directly to the Corporate Reporting Manager, Financial Accounting and Compliance

Your duties will include:

• Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in compliance with the Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), Financial Reporting Directives (FRDs) and Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA);
• Provision of complex accounting advice to the various Departments within Victoria Police to ensure compliance with prevailing accounting standards and regulatory requirements;
• Month-end close and producing the month-end financial reports and ad hoc reports for senior management;
• Monthly reporting to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) by SRIMS;
• Financial variances analysis to the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS);
• engaging extensively throughout the year with the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) in relation to the financial year-end audit;
• Supporting management for reporting into the Victoria Police Audit and Risk Committee (ARC);
• Producing reports for Budget Estimates, PAEC and Department of Premier & Cabinet on Contractors/Consultants/Labour Hire and Professional Services; and
• Various cash management functions and submitting reports to DTF and Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV).

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance-related and professional membership of Chartered Accountants Australian &New Zealand or CPA Australia
• Experience in the delivery of quality business and Annual financial reports with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting knowledge and experience to support advice to stakeholders

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, 19 April 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Iris (Chen) Zhang on (03) 8335 7784 or Chen.Zhang@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps