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Financial Analyst

Department of Education • Melbourne, AU
19 days ago
Job description
  • 2 x Full Time Fixed term positions until 30 June 2029.
  • 2 x Full Time Fixed term positions until 30 June 2029.

About Us

The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division leads core funding, operational policy, data collection and reporting, financial monitoring functions and contract management policy for funded Three- and Four-Year-Old kindergarten programs in Victoria. This includes a number of sector supports and programs to help ensure viable, well managed services that are accessible to all children. The Sector Monitoring sub-branch leads financial assessment and central monitoring of funded kindergarten providers as well as the newly established Kindergarten Audit and Assurance Program.

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial analyst to join the Early Learning Monitoring and Compliance (ELMC) team within the Sector Monitoring sub-branch.

You Will Play a Pivotal Role In:

  • Comprehensive analysis of financial viability and risks of funded kindergarten providers
  • Providing advice on service provider contracting or financial issues
  • Preparing key communication materials such as written reports, PowerPoints and visualisations.
  • Supporting internal training with financial expertise
  • Facilitating setup and closure of service agreements in the Service Agreement Management System

About You

  • Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting audited financial statements with footnotes.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • A proactive self- starter, with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Experience conducting independent external audits will be viewed favourably

Mandatory Requirements

  • Accreditation with CA/CPA/CFA/CIA or equivalent or working towards accreditation.
  • Experience analysing audited financial statements with accompanying footnotes.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August 2026.

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