Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJCSD01385OCT26

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.

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 teams manage budgets and make sound financial decisions.
- Turn financial information into clear advice for leaders and teams.
- Enjoy varied work across finance, budgets and improvement projects.
- Build skills while supporting work that helps keep Victoria safer and fairer.
- 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 advice and support across the department.

You will help teams manage their finances, meet their duties and improve how they work.

You will:

- support accurate month-end work, including accruals, journals, pre-payments and capital reports
- prepare clear financial reports that show each group's financial position




- give practical advice on finance policies, processes and project needs
- prepare and review high-quality briefs for ministers and senior leaders
- spot issues, suggest useful improvements and help deliver finance projects

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable.

You should have:

- public sector finance experience, with a good understanding of financial management
- strong analytical and research skills, with a practical approach to solving problems
- advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data charts
- clear communication and teamwork skills, with respect for people from diverse backgrounds

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Tony Spiridonos at [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe 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 workplace for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Budget and Finance Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne