Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC
Help reduce gambling harm in Victoria through sound financial oversight.
Manage budgets, track funding and support clear decisions across government.
Play a key role in a plan to prevent gambling harm.
Build your skills while helping deliver better outcomes for the Victorian community.
Ongoing, full time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us
The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco (GLT) business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:
delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor, and tobacco issues
developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.
It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gambling issues.
What you will do
As a senior finance & governance officer, you will manage budgets, funding and reporting for Victoria's gambling harm prevention plan.
You will help government teams use funds well and meet their financial duties.
You will:
support
budget planning
and fund transfers for gambling harm prevention programs
manage
financial, governance and compliance
tasks, including trust funds
prepare
clear, accurate
reports to guide decisions and meet reporting duties




lead work to track spending and meet funding commitments
support committees, oversee research funding and improve
governance processes
across the program.
About you
A qualification in finance, governance, commerce or accounting is highly desirable. You can also show relevant skills through your work experience.
You should also have:
finance or governance expertise
and knowledge of risk, audit or procurement
trust fund experience
in government, which is highly desirable
strong analytical skills
to review financial data, manage risks and support sound decisions
clear communication and teamwork skills
to solve problems, adapt to change and help others deliver results.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Brett Hetherington at ******.
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 environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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📌 Senior Finance & Governance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne