Finance Business Partner

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Fixed term - Part time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Finance

Reference: 6104

**About Us**

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

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.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Investment and Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for leading and managing the investment lifecycle, driving commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurem,ent and Enterprise Technology.

**About the Role**

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for undertaking a range of finance business partnering activities including financial budget and forecasting development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management. In providing these services the position is to exercise professional judgement and provides sound advice, guidance and support to assist internal clients in their decision making and business performance.
- developed communication skills in providing insight and advising on financial management issues to their clients.

This is a 12-month fixed term job share position where two people will share this position, each working part-time to perform the role.

To access the full position description, please click **here.**

**Your outcomes and accountabilties,**
- Exercise professional judgement in undertaking a range of financial business partnering activities including budget and forecast development, actual financial performance monitoring, analysis and reporting, and project/program financial management.
- Provide sound advice, guidance and support to internal clients relating to financial business partnering services and ensure internal client compliance with Department financial policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and inform, advise and influence clients in understanding financial matters and outcomes which affect their decision making and business performance.

**Key Selection Criteria**

A solid grasp of **business and commercial acumen** is key, as you’ll be expected to understand operational costs and seek efficient solutions. **Problem-solving** skills are also critical—you’ll gather necessary information, analyse issues from different perspectives, and offer practical solutions to challenges. You’ll have strong **written communication** abilities to create concise, purpose-driven documents and **verbal communication** skills to convey ideas effectively, adjust to your audience’s needs, and embrace constructive feedback.

In terms of **capability development**, you’ll actively share knowledge within the team, support skill-building, and offer constructive feedback.

For **personal attributes**, a collaborative mindset is essential. You’ll work well with others, sharing information and respecting different perspectives to build a cohesive team environment. **Resilience** is equally important—you should handle feedback openly, approach criticism constructively, and communicate opinions with confidence. If you are solution-oriented, thrive on collaboration, and want to foster team growth, we’d love to hear from you

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.
- Relevant Finance or Accounting degree which includes all foundation requirements for entry into CA/CPA Program.

**Desirable**
- Membership of CPA or CA

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

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