Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D03214AUGUST2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Help shape decisions that support a safer and fairer Victoria.
- Use your financial skills to solve complex public policy challenges.
- Work across major budget and cabinet processes with experienced finance professionals.




- Build your career while making a real impact across government.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As budget and finance analyst, you will provide financial analysis and advice that supports important government decisions.

You will work with a skilled team to improve budget planning, policy advice and financial management across the department.

You will:

- support budget planning and provide clear financial advice
- complete complex financial analysis for budget bids, cabinet submissions and policy proposals
- prepare high-quality briefs that help leaders make timely decisions
- identify practical improvements and help solve financial and policy issues
- support continuous improvement projects across finance and the department.

About you

A qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. You should have experience in public sector policy and financial management.

You should also have:

- strong analytical and research skills to solve complex problems
- sound knowledge of financial and budget management
- the ability to work well with others and adapt to changing priorities
- a clear focus on inclusion, improvement and better outcomes.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.



If you have any further questions, feel free to email Katie Bishop at [email protected].

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:

Child protected 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.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 August 2026

📌 Budget and Finance Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne