Director Finance

5 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Director - Finance is responsible for managing the organisation's financial governance and performance. This role involves leading the preparation and provision of accurate financial information, data, and compliance advice to key stakeholders, including the VCAA Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.

The Director - Finance reports to the Executive Director, Corporate Services. In addition to bringing technical expertise, the role is also a member of the VCAA's and Corporate Services Division's executive teams and is expected to contribute to whole-of-organisation leadership This role requires experience in a senior management role leading finance systems and high-level reporting, preferably in a context that reflects the governance and operational characteristics of the VCAA.

Leading the finance team, the Director - Finance will ensure quality service delivery, lead the organisations financial management and foster an environment of collaboration and excellence.

The Director - Finance ensures the effective delivery of financial services and reporting, business monitoring, and risk management through exemplary leadership.

The Director - Finance is expected to:

  • Coordinate development of the annual budget, and forward estimates; providing expert advice and support across the VCAA on budgeting, and financial planning and management, including upskilling employees to improve overall financial management competency of the organisation.
  • Streamline the financial planning, budgeting and analysis processes through the effective design and utilisation of existing technologies and skills, including the implementation of self-service reporting to the organisation, cashflow forecasting and reporting, and financial forecasting.
  • Lead the Finance team in building, maintaining, and leveraging strategic relationships across the organisation and with the Department of Education Finance team.
  • Lead the Financial Accounting team with month-end and year-end activities to ensure financial compliance with statutory requirements including the Financial Management Act 1994.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Amber Wall, Director Corporate Servicesvia

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 Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 19 October 2025.

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