Job Description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people’s homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Role Overview

The role sits within the Finance, Performance and Risk team in Disability Homes Victoria and will partner closely with Corporate Services, key operational stakeholders and external parties to deliver on strategic and operational objectives. It will also strive for innovation in expenditure management, revenue collection and financial controls.

The role will be responsible for developing and delivering financial performance insights, budgeting and portfolio reporting. The role will focus on refining financial models and improving business systems to develop recommendations to drive and support decision making. As part of a wider cross‑functional work unit, this role will also assist in the on‑going management of government‑owned SDA dwellings under the NDIS framework and will be responsible for managing the design process for implementing and maintaining financial systems to monitor SDA operations.



This role would suit an autonomous individual who is passionate about uplifting organisational capability to deliver high quality financial services and enjoy effectively partnering with senior stakeholders and operational management.

Accountabilities

- Design and deliver accurate and timely financial reports at an authoritative level.
- Maintain an advanced understanding of current best‑practice in financial management and services.
- Drive modelling and analysis of cost, revenue and funding streams to inform strategic financial planning and decision making.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct regular P&L; analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with operational teams to drive commercial performance and embed financial discipline.
- Prepare and review monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Assit in the preparation and review of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Eligibility and Requirements

- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
- Experience in a facilities management, services, or operationally complex environment.

Impact Statement

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.

Perks & Culture

- Inclusion and diversity are core values of the Department; we actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ communities.
- We offer flexible working arrangements to support our staff’s wellbeing and work/life balance.

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