Analyst, Portfolio Analysis

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Budget and Finance Division

The Budget and Finance Division plays a key role in the delivery of the State Budget, and monitors and helps to manage financial and operational performance by Departments. We also provide advice on departmental and agency reviews and provide Budget advice to Cabinet and Cabinet sub-committees. The Budget and Finance Division brings together people with financial management, policy advice and program oversight skills to provide timely and high-quality budget and spending advice. We work to deliver value for money and improved outcomes for Victorians. Our working environment is dynamic and fast paced, reflecting our influence and proximity to government decision-making. Team members support each other and work flexibly, adapting to new challenges and priorities as they emerge. We learn and influence through our relationships with departments and other partners.

Key Accountabilities

Analysis, Innovation and Improvement

• Applying knowledge of accounting and finance to provide advice on financial impacts of government decisions by undertaking financial analysis and interpreting financial statements to identify financial impacts and extract greater detail or understanding;Use financial management systems and Microsoft Excel to update, consolidate, report and analyse monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual budget and actual financial information and preparation of commentary for reporting purposes;
• Providing budget and financial management analysis and advice on a variety of whole of government issues including budget and resource allocation. This could include funding of government services and programs and fiscal strategy;
• Assist with the authoring, planning and coordination of briefings and other financial inputs to decision making for a range of publications, budget documents and financial reports; and
• Contribute to the critical and constructive challenging of processes and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and knowledge management across Portfolio Analysis, the Division and the Department.

Leadership and Teamwork

• Taking responsibility for and as required leading the coordination and performance of specific tasks to the required quality. This will include working with direct team members or other teams across PA, the Division and the Department to deliver work priorities to meet strict deadlines;
• Supporting and contributing to Departmental goals, demonstrating organisational values and behaviours, and a commitment to personal and professional development; and
• Contribute to the maintenance of a positive and healthy team culture.

Stakeholders and Influence

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the Department and with other central and portfolio agencies; and
• Proactively seeking solutions to issues that arise in a fast-paced environment and delivering outcomes in a responsive manner to assist the completion of urgent and/or complex tasks.

• A demonstratable commitment and motivation to work in the public sector.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial management systems and Microsoft Excel (including pivot table functionality) to contribute to consolidation, reporting and analysis of budget estimates and financial actual data.
• Demonstrated strong numerical skills, and experience in budgeting, financial accounting and reporting including an understanding of government's key fiscal aggregates and the impact of transactions thereon.
• Demonstrated experience at being able to clearly and concisely present written information and data to highlight high quality options or alternatives and recommendations for decision makers including good computer literacy skills particularly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven teamwork skills with the ability to deliver assigned team priorities and maintain performance standards whilst supporting a positive and healthy team culture.
• Experience in building and maintaining productive and positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including an ability to understand the environment that you are communicating in and the ability to work closely with others in an effective and efficient manner.
• Desirable qualification: An accounting or finance qualification.

The successful candidate will have a background and/or experience in the provision of analysis in the following areas:

• The development of policy options, demonstrating an understanding of the direct and indirect impacts of various courses of action on resource allocation and other areas of business; and/or,
• The analysis of budget and financial management issues, including monitoring and assessment of consolidated financial performance, evaluation and development of costings, position, outlook and risks.

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

Further Information

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Caroline Cawthorn, Director Portfolio Analysis at or

How to apply

To apply, select the `Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 23 November 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.