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Finance Support OfficerDepartment of Education Victoria • Melbourne, AU
Finance Support Officer

Finance Support Officer

Department of Education Victoria • Melbourne, AU
5 days ago
Job description

The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Team

The Finance team, within the Governance and Corporate Branch, is a specialised team responsible for delivering the effective, efficient, economical and sustainable management of VECRA's financial resources. This includes planning and leading financial activities across the organisation; annual compliance and financial attestation activities; budget and forecasting development, monitoring and oversight; internal and external reporting; managing accounts payable and receivable; developing and implementing relevant policies, processes and fraud controls; developing and leading VECRA's financial management framework; and, building the capability of VECRA's staff in good financial management practices.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education to provide practical advice, maintain strong financial governance and continuously improve how we manage our finances aligned to the Financial Management Act 1994.

About the Role

The Finance Support Officer provides financial and administrative support across VECRA's finance function by undertaking financial operations, including maintaining the general ledger, processing accounts payable and receivable, banking, purchasing card acquittals, and other financial accounting activities, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures. This role provides an opportunity to make a tangible contribution in a new and still evolving organisation, shaping how our financial management practices are developed and implemented.

Attributes

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and detail-focused, with a commitment to providing accurate and timely financial support. You will have experience in accounts payable, invoice processing or financial administration and be comfortable following established financial policies, procedures and controls. You will be able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy when working with financial information and records. You will be approachable and responsive, with the ability to communicate clearly, have confidence to seek guidance when required, and bring a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement as VECRA's finance function continues to develop.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience: Experience using financial management systems (experience with Oracle or similar will be highly regarded).
  • Qualifications: A degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Finance (Accounting/Commerce/Business) or a similar field.
  • Essential: A valid Working with Children Check.

Further information

VECRA 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 VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Applications close 11:59pm on 30 September 2026

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