Budget Analyst

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide expert financial analysis and budgeting support to the Budget Management and Partnerships branch. The role focuses on reporting, program budgeting, and financial controls across DEECA portfolio agencies.

The successful candidate will coordinate budget reporting, assist with annual state budget processes, and conduct data administration in SRIMS with CoA cost coding at the

Qualifications

• High level conceptual and analytical skills
• Focus on detail and accuracy
• Ability to build effective relationships and strong written skills

Responsibilities

• Provide budget and financial management advice for DEECA Portfolio agencies and stakeholders
• Coordinate budget management reporting for Portfolio agencies and programs
• Assist with annual state budget processes and program reporting
• Input data to SRIMS and assign CoA codes at the output level

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder relations

Education

Degree in accounting, finance or commerce or equivalent

Tools

SRIMS

CoA (chart of accounts)

Job description

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The Budget Analyst role within the Budget Management and Partnerships branch is a key role in providing advice and information on a broad range of budget and financial management activities. The role provides support around financial analysis and budget advice to DEECA Portfolio agencies and key stakeholders.

The role supports the team to coordinate budget management reporting for DEECA from its Portfolio agencies and their programs. This includes program reporting, output cost management, analysing changes to the Portfolio agencies’ budget updates, contributing the annual state budget process. The role will require to perform the data administration inputs to the State Resource Information Management System (SRIMS) and chart of accounts (CoA) codes and costs at output level. With a degree in accounting, finance or commerce (desirable), the role requires high level conceptual and analytical skills, a focus on detail and ability to build effective relationships along with strong written skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or commerce or equivalent is desirable


• Experience in best practice budgeting within government and knowledge of the Financial Management Act is preferred


• Demonstrated experience in analysing and reporting on budget management activities.


• Experience in administrating state resource management system and/or budget management systems is required

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 06 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.