About us

The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division leads core funding, operational policy, data collection and reporting, contract management policy and financial monitoring functions for funded Three- and Four-Year-Old kindergarten programs in Victoria. This includes a number of sector supports and programs to help ensure viable, well managed services that are accessible to all children. The Sector Monitoring sub-branch leads financial assessment and central monitoring of funded kindergarten providers as well as the newly established Kindergarten Audit and Assurance Program.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial analyst to join the Early Learning Monitoring and Compliance (ELMC) team within the Sector Monitoring sub-branch.

You will play a pivotal role in:

• Analysing financial viability and risks of funded kindergarten providers
• Providing advice on service provider contracting or financial issues
• Facilitating setup and closure of service agreements in the Service Agreement Management System
• Preparing key communication materials such as visualisations, PowerPoints and written reports.
• Supporting internal training with financial expertise

About you

• Solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting financial statements with footnotes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
• A proactive self- starter, with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Mandatory requirements

• Accreditation with CA/CPA/CFA/CIA or equivalent or working towards accreditation.
• Experience analysing audited financial statements with accompanying footnotes.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.

Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tanya James via tanya.james2@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026.