Assistant Director Portfolio Operations Reporting

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Transport

**Salary**: $173,134 - $235,465

Occupation: Accounting

Reference: VG/DOT/IT/1668210

The Department of Transport 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 are excited to offer this opportunity for you to become part of the Department that delivers more choice, connections, and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

**About the Opportunity**

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Financial Management, the Assistant Director, Portfolio Operations & Reporting, is responsible for managing all aspects of the Department portfolio budget and associated reporting, including the analysis of complex financial issues for senior management and the development and review of cabinet and other funding submissions. The role also focuses on:

- Leading an efficient internal budget coordination process and management function to ensure the optimum management of funds and risk management
- Efficient finance partnering with management of portfolio budgets including transport-related portfolio agencies to support, improve, and manage their financial performance
- Delivery of quality-assured consolidated financial reporting to both DoT's Leadership Committees and the Department of Treasury and Finance

**About the Division**

The Investment and Technology Group is responsible for providing investment strategy and delivering commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

**About You**

We are seeking a leader adept at analysing complex financial issues with comprehensive experience across portfolio budgets and associated reporting, who is keen to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Additionally, we seek:

- In-depth working knowledge of financial reporting, budget position, cost pressures, savings, and reprioritisations, analysis and advice to senior management and Ministers regarding budget submissions, funding issues and regular financial reports

**Qualifications**
- Specialist qualification: finance or accounting degree and/or professional qualification such as CA or CPA (highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of key processes involved in budgeting, finance and delivery of government business including preparation of Cabinet submissions

**Culture and Benefits**

The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy, and productive for all employees. Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

**How to Apply**
- Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered up-to-date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DoT is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum). _Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DoT._