Senior Policy And Compliance Officer

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Title : Senior Policy And Compliance Officer

Requisition ID : 7364

Work Type : Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period : 12 Months

Location : Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted : 20 Jun 2025

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Investment and Technology is a Group within DTP and is responsible for providing investment strategy and delivering financial, commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State. We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026

This is a rewarding position responsible for coordinating the department's Standing Directions compliance activities, leading the development and maintenance of financial policies and assisting with the broader financial compliance and financial authorisation activities of the department.

This position leads and contributes to the development, publication and monitoring of DTP's financial policies and procedures. The role will monitor compliance with policies and assist with the education and training of people in the organisation. The position also assists with responsibilities for risk management, audit action tracking and ad hoc activities for the Finance division.

You will be joining an energetic and dynamic team that works flexibly to achieve its objectives. You will receive satisfaction from feeling valued and respected, knowing that you helped the department meet both its compliance and business objectives. You will receive excellent support from your Manager and be required to manage others in achieving our team objective. Career and capability development opportunities are a focus within the team.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

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Managing the annual Standing Directions compliance activities, to ensure delivery of the financial management compliance assessment, report and attestation, as well as supporting the annual internal audit review of compliance with the Standing Directions.Leading the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures and training materials.Assisting the coordination of DTP's financial management compliance program, including testing controls, following up issues and reporting to senior management.Supporting the management of DTP's financial authorisations, including maintenance of the Instrument of Financial Authorisation and managing the request and approval processes for updating financial authorisations across the department.Managing team members assisting with core activities above and contribute to additional ad hoc activities of the team as required.

Key Selection Criteria

The DTP is seeking a results-driven professional with strong financial management and compliance expertise to monitor and reinforce adherence to internal financial control systems. The role involves delivering projects by defining tasks, guiding execution, and ensuring timely outcomes. You will also contribute to policy design through research, stakeholder consultation, and evidence-based analysis, while fostering team development through coaching, feedback, and capability-building initiatives.

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory

Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or related discipline – there will also be a qualification validation done at pre employment stage.

Desirable

Finance, accounting or related discipline qualification that is accredited by CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants.Experience in policy and procedure development, including compliance frameworks and processes.

What We Offer

Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveableProfessional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public ServicesA hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamworkOptimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubsWe prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and / or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11 : 59 pm on Sunday 06 July 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Steve Morrow, Manager Finance Policy And Compliance via

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 Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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