Senior Analyst - Financial Governance and Compliance

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 116 000 - 141 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Governance and Compliance to protect public funds and guide teams in applying financial rules.

You will lead the financial compliance program, review policies to meet laws, coordinate approvals and annual checks, and provide clear briefings to senior leaders. You will also deliver training and support budgeting and process improvements.

Qualificações

• Experience in financial compliance and policy development.
• Ability to communicate clearly in briefs and policies.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure and drive change.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the financial compliance program to identify risks and improve processes.
• Review and update financial policies and procedures to meet laws.
• Coordinate financial approvals and annual checks.
• Provide clear financial advice, analysis and briefs to senior leaders.
• Deliver training, support budget planning and improve processes.

Conhecimentos

Financial compliance

Policy development

Clear communication

Compliance programs

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Formação académica

Tertiary degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D03222/OCT/2026

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.

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?

• Help protect public funds and support sound financial decisions across Victoria.
• Shape clear policies that help teams meet their financial duties.
• Build your skills while helping improve how public money is managed.
• Enjoy an ongoing role where your work supports a safer, fairer Victoria.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer, and stronger Victoria.

The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.

What you will do

As senior analyst financial governance and compliance, you will help protect public funds. You will guide teams to follow financial rules and manage risks across the department.

You will:

• lead the financial compliance program to help leaders spot risks and improve how they work
• review and update clear financial policies and procedures to meet laws and government rules
• coordinate financial approvals and annual checks to confirm teams meet their duties
• provide clear financial advice, analysis and briefs to help senior leaders make sound decisions
• deliver training, support budget planning and find practical ways to improve financial processes.

About you

A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable. You will bring strong skills in financial compliance, policy development and clear communication.

You should also have:

• proven experience setting up compliance programs that guide decisions and improve work
• strong writing and speaking skills, including experience preparing clear briefs and policies
• the ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt when priorities change
• a practical and thoughtful approach to solving problems, working with others and leading change.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Matt Wilkinson at [e-mail].

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safety statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's ri ghts, 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.

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

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11.59pm