Utilise your Accounting expertise to provide support and advice to the Finance and Procurement branch A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 30th September 2026 VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit: The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability. About the Role: The Senior Strategic Analyst, reporting through the Manager, Budget Investment, has a significant role in providing financial and non-financial analytical advice, including management of the department's Annual Budget process, contribution to the PAEC, and Annual Reporting processes. This position will also be required to contribute to departmental projects and priorities and may be required to assist in internal performance reporting. Some of your duties will include: Supporting the department's internal budget process and corresponding investment strategy, including the review of business cases and development of the submission to government Providing timely, evidence based, strategic advice to senior management and other key stakeholders to enable decision-making Supporting the development of the non-financial components of the department's Annual Report Contributing to the department's Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) reporting and hearings obligations. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You: As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Demonstrated experience in public sector policy and financial management. Highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills with an aptitude for problem solving in the context of financial and budget resource management. Qualifications/Requirements: Relevant qualification in policy, strategy or finance is desirable. How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
