An exciting opportunity exists for an ongoing Manager, Business Partnering to join the Business Partnering Unit within the Budget and Finance Branch, within the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA).

The Role

The Manager, Business Partnering reports to the Director, Infrastructure Budget and Accounting. Key attributes of the successful applicant will be proven leadership skills, commitment to continuous improvement and attention to detail.

The Manager, Business Partnering will lead a team to:

• Support the VSBA to effectively develop and manage the budget and expenditure of the Authority, including budget setting, monitoring and financial analysis.
• Work closely with the department's asset accounting team to support implementation of financial management policies and procedures for asset accounting.
• Develop and implement financial processes across VSBA and DE financial, project and asset management systems.
• Support VSBA divisions and business units in budget management by fulfilling requirements throughout the department's budget cycle.
• Lead relationships with audit staff to ensure collation of materials for audit requests are easy to follow, complete and accurate.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide advice to facilitate senior management to make informed decisions and to build their financial acumen.
• Drive continuous improvement to lift the quality of all financial processes and outputs in line with accounting standards, best practice and audit advice.

To be successful for this role you will need:

• Demonstrated experience with management of capital programs/project budgets
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Problem solving mindset
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Applying for the role

To be considered for this position, please submit:

• your resume;
• a cover letter; and
• responses to the key selection criteria.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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.

Application closed on 10/12/2023