Manager, Budget and Finance
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Finance |
| Classification: | VPSG6 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/CV0055APRIL2026 |
| Closing Date: | 07-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $142,790 - $191,084 |
| Job Duration: | 1 December 2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Budget and Finance Manager - CV0055 - Fixed-term until 1st Dec 2027.pdf (PDF, 270KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Bill Xu on 93561544 bill.xu@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Shape budgets that support safer communities across Victoria.
- Lead key finance work that guides major public decisions.
- Work with senior leaders on complex and meaningful priorities.
- Build a strong team and improve how finance supports services.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 1st December 2027, earning 138,631 - $185,518 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Budget and Finance Manager, you will lead key finance and budget work across the department.
You will guide planning, give advice and support strong financial outcomes.
You will:
- deliver accurate budget planning and financial processes for business units
- provide clear financial advice to senior leaders and help shape budget outcomes
- complete complex analysis that supports strong and timely decisions
- prepare high quality briefs for executives and ministers
- lead a collaborative team and improve systems and processes.
About you
You hold strong experience in finance and budget management. A CPA or CA is desirable.
You bring deep knowledge of public sector finance and government processes.
You should also have:
- strong financial expertise across budgeting and accounting
- advanced data skills and ability to build complex models
- sharp critical thinking to solve problems across government
- proven leadership and ability to guide teams and influence others.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Bill Xu at <email listed under bill.xu@justice.vic.gov.au
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
