Finance Advisor

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Finance Advisor (VPSG 4) to join the School Sport Victoria team and manage finance functions, budgeting and reporting. The 0.4 FTE role collaborates with two finance officers and reports to the Business and Partnerships Manager.

Fixed-Term/Part-Time until 30 June 2028, the role requires strong ICT skills (Oracle Cloud, More4Apps, Excel) and a relevant Bachelor degree; experience in school finance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related is desired.
• Experience in finance and budgeting within education or public sector is preferred.
• Strong ICT skills and proficiency with accounting systems are expected.

Responsibilities

• Organise corporate travel bookings and perform finance reconciliations for SSV.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processing for SSV.
• Support financial budgeting, reporting and related administrative duties.
• Communicate finance requirements with internal and external stakeholders and drive process improvements.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Tools

Oracle Cloud

More4Apps

Excel

Job description

Department of Education – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

The purpose of the Finance Advisor (VPSG 4) role is to work as part of the School Sport Victoria (SSV) business team to complete the finance functions of the unit including supporting the implementation of new finance processes to improve efficacy whilst ensuring compliance with the Department's requirements. This part-time role (0.4 FTE or 2 days per week) works in collaboration with two finance officers and reports through to the Business and Partnerships Manager to complete the finance functions for SSV.

Fixed-Term/Part-Time (0.4FTE) duration until 30 June 2028

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Division

Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division

Within School Education Programs and Support (SEPS), the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division (SPaTS) delivers policy, programs and resources to:

• help all students thrive at schools, particularly those facing financial hardship
• help teachers deliver the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, in ways that support student learning and wellbeing – through Tech Schools and STEM centres, School Sports Victoria, swimming programs, State Schools Spectacular, the Strategic Partnerships Program and English as an Additional Language resources
• support priority cohorts of students, including CALD and refugee students, and rural and regional students

School Sport Victoria is part of the Statewide Programs and Tech Schools Division.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the School Sport Victoria (SSV) business team to complete the finance functions of the unit including supporting the implementation of new finance processes to improve effiency whilst ensuring compliance with the deparment's requirements.

This part time role (0.4 FTE or 2 days per week) works in collaboration with two finance officers and reports through to the Business and Partnerships Manager to complete the finance functions for SSV which include but are not limited to:

• organising corporate travel bookings and finance reconciliations of SSV and specifically the Team Vic state representative program,
• completing SSV's accounts receivable and accounts payable processing,
• other finance and administrative duties as required, and
• communicating with SSV staff and other internal and external stakeholders regarding finance requirements including any new or improved processes.

The role will also contribute to:

• identifying, communicating, and documenting improvements to finance processes,
• implementing improvements to finance processes to support efficient delivery of SSV's extensive finance responsibilities, and
• maintaining financial data and assisting with financial budgeting and reporting as required.

This role requires ICT knowledge including Oracle Cloud, More4Apps, database management, Schools Targeted Funding Governance functions , and Excel.

Attributes

• A customer service focus including being able to respond to enquiries, complaints and identify continuous improvements to processes and practice.
• Demonstrated experience in business planning, managing budgets and financial processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, schools, and the School Sport Victoria team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking to identify and resolve problems and identify improvements.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related is desired.

Previous experience in a similar role in the Department of Education or in a school is preferred but not essential.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities and key selection criteria to be addressed within the application.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Robert Coyle, Business and Partnerships Manager, via ************@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre‑employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close

11:59pm on 19 November 2026.