Senior School Finance Officer

About the Role

The Senior School Finance Officer will deliver high quality analysis of financial practices in Victorian Government Schools to inform policy and process development, along with undertaking detailed assessments of individual school financial positions.

The role will be responsible for supporting the departments implementation of changes to school finance policy settings, developing clear processes and procedures. Along with reviewing and assessing documentation to ensure compliance with school finance policies. This role will require strong knowledge of systems and financial management within the school environment, as well as policies, procedures and the school governance requirements.

The role will be responsible for:

• Undertaking reviews of schools' finance applications and documentation, against department policies and procedures as they relate to school financial management.
• The provision of analysis of school to resolve complex financial request made on behalf of the department, and negotiating workable outcomes between schools and the department.
• Preparation of briefings to support decision making relating to school financial management,
• The provision of advice and guidance to schools on the interpretation of school financial information and provide support to schools relating to the outcomes of financial analysis undertaken.
• The development and improvement of financial policies and practices as they relate to schools' finances.

Work Type

3x Fixed Term - Full Time until 31/12/2029

Attributes

• The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of systems used within the school environment, focusing on CASES21 and the Student Resource Package (SRP).
• They will need to have a customer focus to delivery high quality outcomes to the schools.
  They will also be required to solve complex problems within the school environment, an eye for detail to identity gaps and be able solve complex problems.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: three years' experience working in school finance management/administration and/or support finance support role.
• Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in business management, finance or accounting, or equivalent experience.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Division

Financial Services Division, designs and implements financial management principles, processes and systems to ensure that the Department and its managers in central office, regions, schools and statutory authorities have the necessary support to execute their financial management responsibilities.

About the Branch

School Finance and Resources Branch, manages the efficient and effective allocation of resources to government and non-government schools, congruent with the Government's priorities and school education reform agenda within the departments planning and budget framework.

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.

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Callum Burke - Manager, School Funding and Expenditure Analysis via or

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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025.