EM ICN Budget Manager

• Utilise your Finance Management expertise to provide support and advice to DJCS Emergency Management, Technology & Data.
• Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• Attractive VPS 6 salary between $138,631 - $185,518 + superannuation

Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities delivered through Emergency Management Victoria, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Sector Performance and Reform and emergency management statutory entities and offices. The work of the group supports the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of individuals, communities, government, agencies and business to achieve our shared vision of safer and more resilient communities and to rebuild and recover after an emergency.

What does the business unit do?

EM Technology and Data is responsible for both national and state telecommunication and technology platforms that enable communications to and from the community, sector operational communications and sector information systems. The EM Technology and Data business unit is responsible for delivering the following the key functions of: Strategy & Enterprise Architecture; Investment Planning; Support & Development; Trust Management and Procurement and Contract Management.

What will the role do?

You will be responsible for the management of the Technology Trust Fund and EM Tech and Data operational finance within the Department of Justice and Community Safety financial environment.

Managing the Trust in a multi-jurisdictional, department and agency environment you will also develop, present and oversee financial obligations for EM Tech and Data ensuring compliance with the Trust and DJCS financial management obligations.

Some of your duties will include:

• Provide advice and support to the Director for the financial management and investment strategy, of the EM T&D program.
• Manage, a team to provide high quality and timely financial transactions to meet obligations from the sector and government.
• Providing financial reporting and analysis to enable strategic input for the facilitation of high-level decision-making by management.
• Actively, draft, input into and drive finance improvements as an example by implementing quality checks and regular update of framework documentation.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

What skills and knowledge should the Senior Finance Manager have?

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated experience of at least 10 years in managing a finance portfolio and reporting to senior executives
• Strong commercial capabilities to provide advice on and support optimum value for money spend on program
• Expertise and experience in managing a team providing end-to-end financial activities, in a fast-paced environment. Noting EM Tech and Data manage mission critical systems.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting, business management, commercial, or similar required
• At least 10 years of experience as financial manager, or similar role

If you have any queries, please contact Janet Rowe, Director, EM ICN Commercial and Budget, via

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.