About us
The Corporate Strategy and Delivery group delivers essential corporate and enabling services and specialist support, allowing the Department of Justice and Community Safety to operate efficiently and effectively.
What you will do
As senior manager, financial operations, you will lead a team that manages cash, invoices and money owed to the department. You will guide changes to payment systems and help staff build their skills.
- Lead your team to improve how the department manages payments.
- Guide major projects that change how public money moves.
- Use your finance skills to support a safer, fairer Victoria.
- Shape better systems and help your team grow.
- Ongoing, full-time role, earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do (continued)
- lead a skilled team and help staff adapt to changes in systems and processes
- manage complex projects to improve cash management and payment systems
- provide clear advice on budgets, financial risks and payment rules
- oversee accurate monthly reports and check that financial processes meet department standards
- build strong working relationships and help staff across the department understand their financial duties
About you
You do not need a mandatory qualification. Ideally, you will hold a relevant degree or other tertiary qualification.
- experience leading finance teams that deliver reliable services
- project management skills to deliver complex work with people across different teams and organisations
- people management experience to develop staff, guide change and build a respectful team
- problem-solving and digital skills to improve financial systems and explain changes clearly
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Matt Wilkinson at matt.wilkinson@justice,vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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
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Senior Manager - Financial Operations in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts. With a commitment to the values of integrity and respect, this role provides a unique chance to lead dedicated teams in a vital sector.
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Department of Justice and Community Safety Recruitment Team
