Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid work arrangements and a focus on developing and maintaining financial forecast models.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate projections, perform cost modelling, and provide budgeting advice to senior management within the Financial Management Act framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost modelling, budget forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Experience in high-quality financial analysis and government reporting.
• Understanding of the Financial Management Act 1994 and Resource Management Framework.
• Accounting/finance/commerce qualification an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse and maintain financial forecast models.
• Provide budgeting advice and strategic cost modelling to senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial projections.

Skills

Cost modelling

Budget forecasting

Risk mitigation

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting or finance degree

Job description

Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

2d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Senior Analyst, Forecasting and Modelling, is a specialist role within the Fiscal Management and Funds team is critical for the delivery of fiscal sustainability, cost modelling and forecast analysis. The Senior Analyst, Forecasting, is a critical role responsible for developing, analysing and maintaining financial forecasts models. The role will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the financial projections by analysing mitigation actions for the budget pressure and providing required advice. This role will perform development and provision of strategic cost modelling analysis and budgeting advice to senior management to support financial integrity and efficient forecasting for the department’s fiscal position.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cost modelling, budget forecasting and analysis on strategies and risk mitigation.
• Experience in high-quality financial analysis, accurate and timely financial reporting to support executive decision making and government reporting.
• Deep understanding of, and practical experience applying, the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to support informed decision-making and promote best-practice financial management.
• A qualification in accounting, finance or commerce an advantage.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with 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.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026.