Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1923557

The purpose of this role is to support the Manager, Cost Control with project and program cost analysis and support the cost control function.

This role is Fixed Term, until 12-October-2026

About the Victorian School Building Authority

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants.

About the Division

The Corporate Division provides corporate support to all VSBA teams and fulfills an important assurance and oversight role. They guide VSBA to achieve strategic objectives and ensure decision-making is transparent and accountable. The division also coordinates communication and consultation with local communities about their school building projects.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to support the Manager, Cost Control with project and program cost analysis and support the cost control function to enable the VSBA to:

- Lead on the month end process to assist managers make sound decisions.
- Analyse data to articulate trends, provide rationale for variances and provide recommendations for embedding insights from analysis to drive action
- Drive continuous improvement to lift the quality of project financial processes and outputs in line with best practice
- Conduct quality review of reports generated
- Provide insights regarding performance of project management reporting and data quality
- Undertake analysis of project cash flows to assess accuracy across the project lifecycle

To be successful for this role you will need:

- Proven finance and budgeting skills within a project environment
- Commitment to continuous improvement and attention to details
- Ability to negotiate and influence
- Outstanding analytical skills

Key Accountabilities

Expert Advice and Support

- Provide authoritative advice to executives, and program team managers on infrastructure matters
- Prepare quality reports, briefings and correspondence which provide advice to the Minister and/or program managers

Infrastructure Policy and Process

- Develop policies and procedures related to project cost models
- Formulate and implement policies,



guidelines and procedures relating to the efficient and effective management of project costings

Project Management and Support

- Contribute to the successful and effective management and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Victorian schools
- Support and coordinate the overall planning, risk management and budgeting issues relating to infrastructure projects

Stakeholder Management and Communications

- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Ministerial staff, agencies, local government authorities, regional offices and schools on infrastructure matters

All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team.

Attributes

Planning and Organising

Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress. Identifies processes to achieve a goal and recognises potential barriers. Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities.

Problem Solving

Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available. Implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required.

Commercial Skills

Focuses on activities and projects that will bring the best business return for the team and organisation. Undertakes and acts on cost benefit analysis.

Customer Focus

Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for clients. Actively listens to customers and seeks to meet customer needs.

Stakeholder Management

Finds innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues and build mutually beneficial partnerships. Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved.

Specialist Expertise for Finance





Sound understanding of the accounting principles and standards as applied in the government sector. Ability to analyse detailed financial information into explicit advice for management to drive outcomes. Knowledge of quantity surveying, engineering, architecture and/or construction theory and practice.

Conceptual and Analytical Ability

Uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems. Also has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.

To apply for this role, please submit the following:

- A current resume
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for this role; and
- A response addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria (KSC).

This is a fixed term position available until 12 October 2026.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Cheryl Chin- Acting Director, Partnering and Support branch via [email protected].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on 21-May-2026.

Applications Close Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne