Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1934573
About the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating early childhood education and care services in Victoria. VECRA works to ensure the safety, wellbeing and development of children through effective regulation, compliance, quality assessment and continuous improvement across the early childhood sector.
VECRA plays a critical system management role, providing guidance, oversight and assurance to the sector while supporting high-quality early childhood education outcomes for Victorian children and families.
About the Role
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Manager - Chief Financial Officer to join the Governance and Corporate Support Branch.
Reporting to the Director of Governance and Corporate Support, the Finance Manager - Chief Financial Officer is a key leadership role responsible for driving the organisation's financial, governance, and performance. The Finance Manager - CFO leads all financial operations, provides strategic financial advice to support informed decision-making, oversees the development and delivery of sustainable budgets, and ensures the effective stewardship of organisational resources. Through strong financial leadership, the role identifies opportunities to maximise efficiency, strengthen financial sustainability, and support the VECRA's strategic objectives and long-term success.
Duties include:
Attributes
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Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director Governance and Corporate Support via [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 16 July 2026