Financial Analyst

About the role:

Transit and Public Safety Command (TPSC) is a dynamic and diverse command that sits within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety and Security.  Our 2,800 employees provide the capability that supports our frontline police on a daily basis, whether it is in public order, critical incident response, public transport policing, asset protection, or through deployment of key assets such as helicopters, marine, horses and dogs.

The Financial Analyst position located within Business Capability Division, reports to the Business Manager, TPSC. The role will support the provision of financial management & reporting across the Command.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Handling budgeting and forecasting operations
• Monitoring expenditure trends and financial information
• Interacting with clients and internal stakeholders
• Providing advice on financing strategies
• Preparing reports for clients and internal departments

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Prior experience as a Financial Analyst or a similar role
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong verbal as well as written communication skills

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed-term position available until 31 December 2025.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 28 January 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website.
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.