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: 12314
About the Group
The Corporate Finance group provides a broad range of financial services, including statutory and external reporting, management reporting, budgeting, asset management, accounts payable and receivable, and electronic procurement support. Led by the Chief Financial Officer, the group oversees key functions including budget and grant management, financial reporting, taxation, financial management compliance and financial operations.
The group also delivers shared transactional financial services to DTF, DPC and other government departments and agencies, as well as grant management and financial services for the Community Support Fund. In addition, Corporate Finance provides financial services to VicFleet, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA).
About the Role
Working closely with the RTBA Chief Financial Officer, General Manager and key stakeholders, the position further provides expert financial analysis, governance oversight and strategic advice to support operational and financial decision-making. The role also drives continuous improvement in reconciliation methodologies, reporting, financial controls and assurance processes, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and audit requirements while strengthening confidence in the RTBA's financial management framework.
The Senior Financial Analyst is also responsible for leading the financial reconciliation function for the RTBA Bond Management System, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of bond transactions and financial records. The role oversees complex reconciliation processes across high-volume financial transactions, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and maintains a robust control environment that supports the safeguarding of bond funds.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.You must be an Australian citizen, as this role requires a security clearance.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 20/09/2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
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. DGS 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 DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.