Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer

• Salary: $103,920 - $125,735 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing opportunity
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Team & Role

Working within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial & Property Services (FPS), this position plays a key role in managing the branch's finances and performance. The Senior Finance Officer will lead on budget management and finance and performance reporting for the branch and be responsible for related key projects. The incumbent is required to work across the Branch and the Department providing strategic advice and operational support to the CFO and the directors of the Workplace Services and Finance Services units.

The key accountabilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

• Manages the finances of the FPS branch and provides support to the CFO on development of branch budgets including forecasting, workforce reporting, identifying cost saving and efficiency opportunities as well as regular reporting on actual expenditure.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors routine and adhoc financial reports relating to the financial management of the Branch and Department. Provides analysis and advice on costs, including areas of concern and opportunities for improvements, as well as monitoring actual expenditure against branch budgets.
• Prepares output and capital budgets, monitors, and reports on expenditure against budgets, and works with management on any issues or risks including providing advice on proposed solutions.
• Provides authoritative explanations and advice on complex concepts, ideas and issues to facilitate decision making relating to the financial management of the branch.
• Manages the recovery/distribution of corporate costs managed by the branch for services delivered including accommodation costs, travel, fleet/fuel, carpool, stationery and printing costs.

About You

To be considered for this position, a finance or accounting degree and/or professional qualification, such as CA/CPA, is required.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tony Zimmer, Strategic Advisor to the CFO on (03) 9623 1551.

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

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 DJPR Recruitment Team at with the position number in the subject line.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.

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.

Applications close at midnight on 18 December 2022.