The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional and creative services to support Victoria’s elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.

Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.

Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance outcomes. The role supports core accounting activities including reconciliations, statutory reporting, and end user support for the financial management system.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and maintain accurate financial records, including month-end journals, balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting.
- Supporting statutory and compliance reporting, including assisting with annual financial statements, audit processes, and the preparation and lodgement of BAS and FBT returns in accordance with legislative and Treasury requirements.
- Providing operational support to users of the financial management system, including responding to queries, supporting system updates and upgrades, and assisting with financial transactions across Parliament-managed entities.

About you





You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience supporting core financial accounting activities, such as preparing journals and financial statements, and working with financial management systems. You bring:

- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and apply accounting standards, legislation and business requirements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide accurate advice to stakeholders, work collaboratively as part of a team, and maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong systems and organisational capability, including experience using financial management systems and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely outcomes.

We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next.

We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Your professional development is key to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework,



along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

For more information about a career with us, visit our website.

How to apply

Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1–2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.

Applications close: 11.59pm on 26 February 2026.

The process from here

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email [email protected] or on (03) 8682 2842.

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Child Safe Standards

The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

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📌 Assistant Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Parliament of Victoria
📍 Melbourne