At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team to shape budgets and support decision-making in the public sector.
- Company: Join a major public service department committed to community safety and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Earn $116,413 - $140,849 per year plus super, with ongoing full-time stability.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public services while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant finance qualification and strong experience in public sector financial management.
Use your finance skills to shape budgets across a major public service department. Lead a team that helps senior leaders make sound financial decisions. Work on complex budgets, forecasts and Cabinet submissions. Build your leadership skills while helping Victoria run safer services. Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior budget and finance analyst, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You will provide clear financial advice across the department and support strong budget planning. You will:
- lead skilled finance staff to prepare budget and Cabinet submissions
- provide clear advice on budgets, forecasts, procurement and financial risks
- complete complex financial analysis and help leaders make sound decisions
- manage key month-end tasks, including accruals, journals, prepayments and capital reports
- find practical ways to improve financial systems, skills and outcomes.
About you
A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. You will also need strong experience in public sector policy and financial management. You should also have:
- strong analytical and research skills, with sound financial problem-solving skills
- flexibility to adapt quickly when priorities, systems or situations change
- clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues
- people leadership skills that build capability, trust and strong financial practice.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Houdalas at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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