Financial Accountant

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1883413

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The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non‑government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students, birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the VCAA in the Corporate Services Division, as Financial Accountant within the Finance Unit.

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 pro rata (plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Full time - ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time, FTE 1.0
• Usual work location: 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

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.

VCAA – Finance Unit

Led by the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Unit's core purpose is to maintain strong financial management practices across all aspects of the VCAA, and as a result, see financial impacts considered as a part of all decision making.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality financial accounting support for the unique functions of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

As a Financial Accountant, your key responsibilities include:

• Calculation and processing of fortnightly casual and sessional salaries, and related oncosts
• Preparation and processing of monthly accruals
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliations
• Processing of payments and invoices through financial systems
• Provision of quality customer service through attention to detail and timely response to queries
• Undertaking financial data extracts and analysis for financial reporting and taxation requirements
• Various tasks as directed, to support financial reporting and analysis, compliance, procurement, purchasing, VAGO audit and other month-end processing

Attributes

You are a dedicated and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Demonstrated experience with payroll calculations and banking reconciliations
• Demonstrated experience with accounts receivable and payable functions
• Demonstrated analytical skills using financial and non-financial data
• Demonstrated skills in general ledger account reconciliations
• You are a collaborative team player with good communication and inter-personal skills
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications and Experience

Essential : Bachelor's degree in Finance – Accounting, or sufficient relevant experience

Desirable : Membership CPA, CA or equivalent will be highly regarded

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

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 Depart ment, 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 Hong-Yi Ong – Chief Financial Officer via hong-

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 18 September 2025.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025