Finance Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Finance Officer to support payments, maintain records, and provide finance and admin assistance to the team. This full-time role offers steady work and opportunities to grow within a key government function.

You will handle payment records, align transactions with stated rules, and contribute to a compliant financial workflow while upholding public service values and accuracy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or other tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business admin or a related field is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office; familiarity with government systems is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well with other teams.
• Sound judgement to solve problems, check details and improve processes.
• Clear communication skills and a helpful approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• As finance officer, you will help manage payments and keep financial records accurate.
• Provide finance and admin support to help the team meet its goals.
• Check and match accurate payment records against finance databases.
• Process financial transactions following the correct rules and steps.
• Support the team with reporting, data entry and file management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/business admin or related field

Tools

Government systems

Job description

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria.

Want to be part of it?

What you will do

• Keep finances on track and help a key government team run smoothly.
• Use your number skills to check payments and keep records accurate.
• Build your experience in finance, admin and public service.
• Enjoy steady work where your care and attention make a difference.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

Key responsibilities

As finance officer, you will help manage payments and keep financial records accurate. You will also provide finance and admin support to help the team meet its goals.

• check and match accurate payment records against finance databases
• process financial transactions and follow the right rules and steps
• check data, update records and keep files clear and correct
• help meet finance rules, report issues and suggest practical ways to improve work
• provide reliable admin support, manage mail and letters and help with team projects

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

About you

A degree or other tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business admin or a related field is highly desirable , but not essential.

• working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, with knowledge of government systems and rules an advantage
• the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well with other teams
• sound judgement to solve problems, check details and find ways to improve work
• clear communication skills and a helpful approach when working with people from different backgrounds

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Amanda Lloyd at [emailprotected] .

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.