Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101653
Senior Finance Analyst
Salary: $113,022 – $136,747 (Plus superannuation)
Fixed term / Ongoing role: Ongoing
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Finance Analyst plays a key role in providing financial analysis, advice and insights to support effective oversight of TAFE resourcing and financial performance across the Victorian TAFE Network. Reporting to the Manager, Entity Finance and Analytics, the role prepares clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations informed by strong financial and data analysis. You will translate complex funding and performance data into strategic insights that inform policy and decision-making, supporting effective and equitable resource allocation. Working collaboratively with departmental teams and TAFE stakeholders, the role contributes to improving funding models, enhancing reporting processes and supporting initiatives aligned with government priorities, with a focus on innovation, transparency and sustainable financial outcomes.
Main Accountabilities
The Team
This role sits within the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), part of the Skills and TAFE Group.
OTCD provides system leadership for the Victorian TAFE Network, working with independent TAFEs and dual-sector universities to strengthen performance, sustainability and alignment with government priorities. The branch has responsibility for financial oversight, funding programs, performance and accountability frameworks, and initiatives that drive improved outcomes across the network.
About You
You are a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical, budgeting and forecasting skills, ideally gained within government or complex organisations. You bring sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, enjoy solving complex problems and value collaboration with finance teams, business areas and external stakeholders. Your experience using financial systems and working within government finance frameworks will support your success in this role.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Erdinc Ozyurek at [email protected].
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to protecting children from harm in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button to submit your application. As part of the application process, you will be required to provide a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the positio
n description.
Applications close: 11:59pm on Sunday (11 January 2026).