Manager, Budget Planning
• Salary: $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation
• Fixed term / Ongoing role: Fixed Term (until 14 May 2027)
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne / Remote (flexibility may be available)

The Role
The Manager, Budget Planning plays a critical leadership role in strengthening the department's long-term financial sustainability. The role is responsible for developing and implementing policies, frameworks and processes that support effective budget management, including identifying risks, funding opportunities and efficiencies, and assessing competing priorities. You will lead key initiatives, contribute to whole-of-government processes such as the State Budget, and provide strategic advice to senior executives and Ministers. This role suits a strategic thinker and problem solver who thrives in a complex environment, enjoys influencing outcomes across an organisation, and has a strong interest in government policy and financial management.

Main Accountabilities
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks and processes to support a sustainable departmental budget, including identifying risks, funding opportunities and efficiencies
• Partner with stakeholders to develop medium- and long-term financial sustainability strategies aligned to departmental objectives
• Lead the development of policies, strategies and narratives for budget submissions and key government processes
• Provide high-quality reports, briefings and advice to executives and Ministers on budget challenges and sustainability issues
• Lead and manage team performance, fostering a collaborative, high-performing and values-based culture

The Team
The position of Manager, Budget Planning forms a part of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Branch within the Corporate Services Group.

The Corporate Services Group delivers specialist functions including finance, procurement, governance, legal, people and culture, and technology services. It supports the department to operate effectively while enabling strategic outcomes for Victoria.

The Finance, Investment and Procurement Branch provides strategic financial advice, develops policies and frameworks, and ensures best practice resource allocation and financial management across the department.

About You
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and financial analysis, with the ability to assess complex issues and provide sound advice considering short-, medium- and long-term impacts
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and present complex information clearly
• Proven ability to translate policy and strategic plans into practical actions and outcomes

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Binen Sharma, Director, Strategy and Investment on 0412 406 432 or binen.sharma@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 14 May 2026.