Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Finance Manager, Metro Bus Franchise leads the finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice, insight and guidance to support planning, decision-making and business performance. The role leads a team of financial analysts and ensures financial strategy, budget priorities, policies and compliance requirements are effectively implemented.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial analysis and risk management, as well as managing financial obligations under public transport contracts. The role provides specialist commercial advice, monitors franchisee financial performance, supports contract negotiations and business cases, and builds strong relationships across the Department to deliver effective financial outcomes.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

- Communicates with credibility and impact, confidently handling complex, sensitive and challenging financial discussions.
- Applies critical thinking to analyse issues from multiple perspectives, identify risks and deliver solutions that improve business performance and decision-making.
- Builds and manages strong stakeholder relationships, balancing competing needs and facilitating practical, innovative solutions.
- Brings strong management accounting expertise, using budgets, forecasts,



variance analysis and reporting to provide clear financial insights and support business decisions.
- Ensures strong financial governance and compliance, applying effective controls, risk-based modelling and financial systems to support sound financial management.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related discipline (mandatory)
- Professional membership with CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountants Australia), or an equivalent skilled accounting body.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Upul Hemapala, Director Finance Business Partnering Transport Operations, via email *************@transport.vic.gov.au

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📌 Finance Manager - Metro Bus Franchise (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne