Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/50810863A
The Senior Budget Analyst role within the Portfolio Budget and Financial Management team is a key role in providing strategic advice and information on a broad range of budget and financial management activities across the portfolio. This includes undertaking research activities and prepare submissions, reports and briefing materials for senior management on a range of strategic financial management and budgeting issues. With a degree in accounting, finance or commerce (desirable), the role requires high level conceptual and analytical skills, a focus on detail and ability to build effective relationships along with strong written skills. The role also provides strategic long-term capability support to senior management around forecasting and more prescriptive value insight and analytics for the department's forward estimates.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until January 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 13 July 2025.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.