Senior Budget and Finance Analyst

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Budget and Finance Analyst to lead a team of finance professionals and provide clear financial advice to senior leaders across the department. This ongoing, full-time role focuses on budgets, forecasts, Cabinet submissions and financial risk management, with scope to improve systems and outcomes.

A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable and strong analytical and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with sound financial problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication skills and ability to handle sensitive issues.
• People leadership skills that build capability and trust in financial practice.

Responsibilities

• lead skilled finance staff to prepare budget and Cabinet submissions
• provide clear advice on budgets, forecasts, procurement and financial risks
• complete complex financial analysis and help leaders make sound decisions
• manage key month-end tasks, including accruals, journals, prepayments and capital reports
• find practical ways to improve financial systems, skills and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Policy/finance knowledge

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance

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?

• Use your finance skills to shape budgets across a major public service department.
• Lead a team that helps senior leaders make sound financial decisions.
• Work on complex budgets, forecasts and Cabinet submissions.
• Build your leadership skills while helping Victoria run safer services.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do As senior budget and finance analyst, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You will provide clear financial advice across the department and support strong budget planning.

• lead skilled finance staff to prepare budget and Cabinet submissions
• provide clear advice on budgets, forecasts, procurement and financial risks
• complete complex financial analysis and help leaders make sound decisions
• manage key month-end tasks, including accruals, journals, prepayments and capital reports
• find practical ways to improve financial systems, skills and outcomes.

About you A relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. You will also need strong experience in public sector policy and financial management. You should also have:

• strong analytical and research skills, with sound financial problem‑solving skills
• flexibility to adapt quickly when priorities, systems or situations change
• clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive issues
• people leadership skills that build capability, trust and strong financial practice.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Houdalas at [email protected] . 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. 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 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.