Full time ongoing position Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus super Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement About the role The Financial and Systems Accountant is responsible for the delivery of the financial accounting and reporting function, ensuring that Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) meets its financial governance and statutorty reporting requirements. This includes supporting a strong internal controls environment to mitigate risks, ensuring the integrity of VLA's financial records and statutory compliance with a strong emphasis on process improvement. In addition, this role will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the financial system and interface with other systems. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Extensive experience in delivering financial accounting services, including accounting systems similar to TechnologyOne (mandatory). Demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards, concepts, and policies – ideally gained within Victorian Public Sector (VPS). Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability of meeting tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders. A tertiary qualification in Accounting (mandatory). Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate. About VLA We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Generous leave benefits, including: Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays) Paid gender affirmation leave Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing Discounted annual Myki public transport passes Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals Free annual flu vaccinations Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role based on the key selection criteria . Note: Candidates are not required to addressed selection criteria separately. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team . For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Sadiq Mohammad, Manager Financial Accounting on (03) 9269 0312 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au . No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 15 February 2026. Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
