Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10263
The Financial Reporting Group
The Financial Reporting Group is responsible for managing the preparation and delivery of the financial reporting aspects of key DTF products. These include the State’s annual Budget Papers, Annual Financial Report for the State of Victoria, Mid-Year Financial Report, Quarterly Financial Reports and Budget Update.
About the role
As the Director, Accounting Policy, you will be driving and facilitating financial reporting excellence within the Victorian public sector. This is a DTF and sector-wide leadership role, providing robust technical advice on the State’s major transactions and complex financial reporting issues, managing the State’s financial reporting framework, undertaking independent quality assurance on the State’s major financial publications, managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships on financial reporting policy matters, leading finance capability building initiatives and contributing to Victoria’s sustainability reporting framework development and implementation.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:
Mandatory requirements
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Siva Sivanantham at [email protected]
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm 7th April 2026. All applications should include:
a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.