Finance Officer
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Accounting |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/776716 |
| Closing Date: | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 2026-07-6 Position description - Finance Officer VPS4 #776716.docx (Word, 126KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Xiaohong Chen Xiaohong.Chen@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
The Senior Finance Officer supports the Budget Appropriation Control and Operations team in delivering its key functions relating to the build of the macro budget of the Department and providing expert financial and budget advice to internal stakeholders and financial support services to internal clients, including preparing and loading journals, reporting of budget performance data, maintaining the departments chart of accounts, and preparation of financial data for publication in the State Budget Papers and the Department's Annual Financial Report.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Oversee the timely and accurate completion of complex account reconciliations, annual account working papers, financial reports, briefings and other ad hoc reports and correspondence.
- Manage transactions using departmental corporate systems and whole of government online banking and financial systems, maintain financial systems that support delivery of best-practice, contemporary financial management and services and identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Liaise with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and ensure a high level of client service delivery.
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/776716 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Accounting |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Date posted: | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-07-6 Position description - Finance Officer VPS4 #776716.docx (Word, 126KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
Xiaohong Chen
Xiaohong.Chen@dffh.vic.gov.au
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