Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9426
About the role
The role is Ongoing.The Senior Financial Analyst will sit in the Departmental Reporting and Systems team in the wider Portfolio Financial Management team in Finance and will contribute to the monthly departmental finance reporting, finance committee preparation and program budgeting and reporting.
Position accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
Success in this role requires strong expertise in Financial Management and Compliance and Management Accounting, providing high-quality advice on the financial implications of operational strategies and effectively operating financial information systems. Complex financial data is developed into clear, actionable reports to support decision-making, while ongoing monitoring and evaluation of environmental and organisational factors ensures financial outcomes and decisions are accurate, timely, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Success in this role also relies on applied skills in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Innovation and Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, and Communication with Impact. Problems are resolved through careful interpretation of existing guidelines or thoughtful analysis when guidance is lacking, with informed decisions made independently or collaboratively. Opportunities for improvement and innovation are actively pursued, aligning daily activities with organisational strategy. Strong stakeholder relationships are built through understanding needs and organisational contexts, and information is communicated clearly, concisely, and appropriately to ensure understanding and engagement.
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Cultural Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 2 February 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Maria Papageorgiou, Senior Manager, Departmental Reporting and Systems via email [email protected]
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