Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10807
An exciting opportunity exists for multiple VPS5 Senior Analysts on a full-time ongoing basis in the Financial Sustainability group, within the Budget and Finance Division
About Us
Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.
DTF upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DTF’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
The Budget and Finance Division
The Budget and Finance Division plays a key role in the delivery of the State Budget, and monitors and helps to manage financial and operational performance by Departments. We also provide advice on departmental and agency reviews and provide Budget advice to Cabinet and Cabinet sub-committees.
The Budget and Finance Division brings together people with financial management, policy advice and program oversight skills to provide timely and high-quality budget and spending advice. We work to deliver value for money and improved outcomes for Victorians.
Our working environment is dynamic and fast paced, reflecting our influence and proximity to government decision-making. Team members support each other and work flexibly, adapting to new challenges and priorities as they emerge. We learn and influence through our relationships with departments and other partners.
About the Role
As a member of the Financial Sustainability Group you will have the opportunity to provide strategic advice to government on a broad range of issues relating to financial sustainability. You will be working in a dynamic environment across different projects and with stakeholders across Budget and Finance Division, DTF and the public service.
You will be responsible for leading data and financial analysis to support policy advice on resource allocation and financial sustainability. Working in small project teams you will prepare and present analysis for senior DTF leadership in concise and compelling ways. You will confidently present complex information to various audiences and will be comfortable communicating through high quality writing and slides.
Key selection criteria
A relevant qualification in economics, finance, political science, public policy or related field would be highly regarded.
There are multiple ongoing positions available. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Sunday, 17 May 2026. All applications should include:
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. 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.