Finance Officer

Finance Officer, Planning and Reporting
* Salary: $92,332 – $104,762 plus superannuation
* Ongoing position
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Finance Officer reports to the Senior Finance Officer, ACFE Planning and Reporting team. The Finance Officer supports financial management activities for the ACFE Board and AHEW branch budgets, and financial delegations in line with Victorian Government financial management standards.
The Finance Officer will coordinate financial management activities using a number of financial systems (such as Oracle) and will understand and implement processes required for the execution of government-based funding arrangements and agreements.
The Team
The position of Finance Officer, Planning and Reporting forms a part of the ACFE, Higher Education and Workforce (AHEW) Branch in the Skills and Employment Group.
ACFE, Higher Education and Workforce (AHEW) branch creates practical linkages with and between pre-accredited learning, vocational and higher education, and pathways to workforce. ​
The branch seeks to strengthen and connect ACFE Board strategy and deliver governance responsibilities in relation to universities and other entities in the wider portfolio. It maximises engagement with the Australian Government and higher education providers to advocate and influence in support of Victorian Government economic and social priorities. This contributes to workforce skills response activities that align pre-accredited training delivery to vocational and higher education and with workforce solutions. ​
About you
To be successful in this role, the candidate will have experience in financial accounting and reporting, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex issues to senior decision makers. They will have a solutions-focused attitude and be able to work collaboratively and effective with key stakeholders and team members. For further information on key accountabilities and key selection criteria, please review the position description.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Bryce King, Senior Finance Officer on bryce.king@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 11 April 2024.