Finance Officer

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Education in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to support the International Education and Partnerships Division. The role involves processing a high volume of financial transactions for the International Student Program and assisting with financial processes under CRICOS requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the finance team, maintain accuracy, and help ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures while supporting the division’s

Responsibilities

• Process high volume financial transactions for the International Student Program.
• Contribute to CRICOS compliance and divisional financial processes.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/SEPS/1956047

International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) leads global learning and engagement for the department and works with schools to offer programs to connect students with the world. Working as part of the finance team, the purpose of this role is to contribute to processing a high volume of financial transactions for the International Student Program in accordance with the Department's legislative responsibilities as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider and process other Divisional financial transactions.

Please note, this role is a part time role for 3 days per week (0.6 FTE).

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

The Finance and Business Support Unit (FBSU), manages critical financial functions of the IED. These include:

• Financial and accounting operations of the IEPD, including the collection and disbursement of overseas student fees
• Development and review policies and processes that support effective and efficient administration of international student programs
• Development and implementation of strategies to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the International Student Program (ISP)

Working as part of the finance team, the purpose of this role is to contribute to processing a high volume of financial transactions for the International Student Program in accordance with the Department's legislative responsibilities as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider and process other Divisional financial transactions.

Attributes

The role requires working closely with key stakeholders, particularly government schools and parents in relation to the collection, disbursement and refund of international student fees, and the management of student records.

The successful candidate will need to contribute to managing change, process and policy improvement and managing operational workflows in a high-volume context and an understanding of financial transactions and operations will be well regarded.

Further Information

All International Education Division staff must hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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.

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 18th November, 2026.

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm