Finance Business Partner

About this role

• Full time maximum term position (2 years)
• Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

About the role

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for delivering a range of financial and service output performance support functions, including planning, modelling, analysis and reporting. The role works closely with the business to provide accurate and timely high-level advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team, managers and staff to ensure Victoria Legal Aid's (VLA's) business outcomes are met within relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks. The role partners with the organisation to advance the financial capability of managers, and will develop, prepare and analyse key financial reports to ensure that the organisation's managers are equipped to make key strategic decisions and achieve objectives aligned to VLA's business plans.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. 

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication, and a demonstrated ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills including proven experience in meeting deadlines with precision and accuracy.
• Client focused approach including a passion for VLA's vision and values and demonstrated ability to develop a sound understanding of organisational strategy and business plans.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in business or finance and is a professionally qualified accountant (member of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants) (mandatory)
• Experience with Finance One accounting system (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations Australians and understanding of cultural norms and communication styles (desirable).
• A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values.
  

 Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. 

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. 

Employee benefits

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model 
• Generous leave benefits, including:
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
• Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
• Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
• Discounted annual Myki public transport passes 
• Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. 

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Sonia Li, Finance and Service Performance Lead on 03 9606 5384 or for general queries to recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted. 

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026. 

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. 

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.