Use your finance skills to shape budgets across a major public service department.

Lead a team that helps senior leaders make sound financial decisions.

Work on complex budgets, forecasts and Cabinet submissions.

Build your leadership skills while helping Victoria run safer services.

Ongoing, full-time role earning$116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do As senior budget and finance analyst, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You will provide clear financial advice across the department and support strong budget planning.

You will:

lead

skilled

finance staff to prepare budget and Cabinet submissions

provide

clear

advice on budgets, forecasts, procurement and financial risks

complete

complex

financial analysis and help leaders make sound decisions

manage key month-end tasks, including accruals, journals, prepayments and capital reports

find

practical

ways to improve financial systems, skills and outcomes.

About you A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. You will also need strong experience in public sector policy and financial management.

You should also have:

strong

analytical and research skills, with sound financial problem-solving skills

flexibility

to adapt quickly when priorities, systems or situations change

clear

communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues

people leadership





skills that build capability, trust and robust financial practice.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Houdalas at ***@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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

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