Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $124,552 - $134,013
Grade: Band 8
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/WIC/1934579
Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)
Melbourne
$124,552 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support
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The impact you'll have:
At the Workplace Injury Commission, we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.
The Program Finance Officer is responsible for leading financial governance and control across Program Elevate and its component projects, ensuring consistent standards and providing expert advice on financial management, reporting, and risk and issue oversight. This role delivers clear, timely financial insights and high-quality briefings to the Program Director, Project Sponsors, and Program Steering Committee, enabling informed decision-making on financial performance, affordability, and risk exposure.
Through accurate forecasting, analysis of actuals versus budgets, and proactive recommendations, the Program Finance Officer supports effective budget management, capacity planning, and the ongoing optimisation of program delivery.
Who we're looking for:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.
Resolution matters. And so do you.
We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:
As a Program Finance Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.
Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.
We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.
Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.
Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Thursday, 16th July 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.
WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email [email protected]
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Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.