Senior Finance & Governance Officer

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government seeks a Senior Finance & Governance Officer within the Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco (GLT) unit in Melbourne. You will manage budgets, funding and reporting for Victoria's gambling harm prevention plan, ensuring funds are used effectively and transparently.

You will support committees, oversee research funding and strengthen governance processes across the program, contributing to safer outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• A qualification in finance, governance, commerce or accounting is highly desirable.
• Experience in finance, governance, risk, audit or procurement.
• Trust fund experience in government is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to review financial data, manage risks and support sound decisions.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills to solve problems, adapt to change and help others deliver results.

Responsibilities

• As a senior finance & governance officer, you will manage budgets, funding and reporting for Victoria's gambling harm prevention plan.
• You will help government teams use funds well and meet their financial duties.
• Support budget planning and fund transfers for gambling harm prevention programs.
• Manage financial, governance and compliance tasks, including trust funds.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports to guide decisions and meet reporting duties.
• Lead work to track spending and meet funding commitments.
• Support committees, oversee research funding and improve governance processes across the program.

Skills

Finance expertise

Governance

Risk management

Audit

Procurement

Trust funds

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Finance/commercial/accounting qualification

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D03372OCTOBER2026

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

• Help reduce gambling harm in Victoria through sound financial oversight.
• Manage budgets, track funding and support clear decisions across government.
• Play a key role in a plan to prevent gambling harm.
• Build your skills while helping deliver better outcomes for the Victorian community.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco (GLT) business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:

• delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor, and tobacco issues
• developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
• delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.

It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gambling issues.

What you will do

As a senior finance & governance officer, you will manage budgets, funding and reporting for Victoria's gambling harm prevention plan.

You will help government teams use funds well and meet their financial duties.

You will:

• support budget planning and fund transfers for gambling harm prevention programs
• manage financial, governance and compliance tasks, including trust funds
• prepare clear, accurate reports to guide decisions and meet reporting duties
• lead work to track spending and meet funding commitments
• support committees, oversee research funding and improve governance processes across the program.

About you

A qualification in finance, governance, commerce or accounting is highly desirable. You can also show relevant skills through your work experience.

You should also have:

• finance or governance expertise and knowledge of risk, audit or procurement
• trust fund experience in government, which is highly desirable
• strong analytical skills to review financial data, manage risks and support sound decisions
• clear communication and teamwork skills to solve problems, adapt to change and help others deliver results.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Brett Hetherington 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 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.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm