Senior Financial Governance & Compliance Analyst

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Governance and Compliance to protect public funds and guide teams to follow financial rules. You will lead the financial compliance program, review policies, coordinate financial approvals, and provide clear briefs to senior leaders.

You will contribute to budget planning, train staff, and identify practical improvements to financial processes while staying calm under pressure and adapting to

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification is desirable.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, including experience preparing clear briefs and policies.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt when priorities change.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial compliance

Policy development

Clear communication

Leading change

Education

Tertiary degree

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Governance and Compliance to protect public funds and guide teams to follow financial rules. You will lead the financial compliance program, review policies, coordinate financial approvals, and provide clear briefs to senior leaders.

You will contribute to budget planning, train staff, and identify practical improvements to financial processes while staying calm under pressure and adapting to