Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1896512
About the Role
The Senior School Finance Officer will deliver high quality analysis of financial practices in Victorian Government Schools to inform policy and process development, along with undertaking detailed assessments of individual school financial positions.
The role will be responsible for supporting the departments implementation of changes to school finance policy settings, developing clear processes and procedures. Along with reviewing and assessing documentation to ensure compliance with school finance policies. This role will require strong knowledge of systems and financial management within the school environment, as well as policies, procedures and the school governance requirements.
The role will be responsible for:
Work Type
3x Fixed Term – Full Time until 31/12/2029
Attributes
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
Financial Services Division, designs and implements financial management principles, processes and systems to ensure that the Department and its managers in central office, regions, schools and statutory authorities have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities.
About the Branch
School Finance and Resources Branch, manages the efficient and effective allocation of resources to government and non-government schools, congruent with the Government's priorities and school education reform agenda within the departments planning and budget framework.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Callum Burke – Manager, School Funding and Expenditure Analysis via (03) 7022 2315 or [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025.