Manager, Finance, Performance and Risk

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Consulting and strategy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/677668

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a

safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+

equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are

disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across

metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be

worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse

backgrounds and abilities. .

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THE ROLE

The Manager, Finance and Risk leads the operation and strategic oversight of finance, including revenue and expenditure management oversight, and risk functions for Disability Homes Victoria branch. The team is responsible for managing the collection of revenues for over 800 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes across Victoria, and managing expenditure governance and oversight for the portfolio. The team is also responsible for identifying, analysing, prioritising and treating risks relevant to the department's SDA provision, including interface with the department's risk management system.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Maintain an advanced knowledge of current best practice in financial management and services, including building an understanding of public sector budget operations and management
• Ensure compliance with the NDIS Code of Conduct, NDIS Practice Standards and relevant NDIS rules and legislation particularly with respect to revenue claiming and receipts.
• Routinely provide authoritative, expert advice to senior leadership on revenue and expenditure policy, risks, trends including options and recommendations for decision-making

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This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 September 2025