Job Description
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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/FPIS/1918733
Exciting opportunity to work for the Department of Education in the Finance Services Division, Business Partnering and Budget Management Branch as a Budget Analyst, providing budgetary advice and analysis on the Department’s internal and external budgets.
The purpose of the Budget Analyst role is to provide and assist in budgetary advice and analysis on the Department's internal and external budget and to coordinate, prepare and manage a range of budget and financial reporting requirements. The role may include assisting with schools reporting for ACARA and bilateral agreement, as well as for National Schools Statistics Collection for Reporting of Government Services (RoGS).
Working in the Strategic Budget Analysis and Reporting (SBAR) internal team this position involves monitoring the Department's financial performance, which includes monthly variance analysis of actuals performance vs. budget, preparation of budget journals and reconciliations. It also involves supporting the senior members within the team with the production of the monthly Budget Management Report, the Annual Mid-Year Review and Internal Budget process, other ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements. This role has a strong technical, data and analytical focus, with the ideal candidate applying their strong Excel skills with consolidated reporting requirements.
Additionally, this role will provide opportunities to support and assist the senior analyst responsible for schools reporting for ACARA and the bilateral agreement of the Better and Fairer School Agreement as well as being involved with the National Schools Statistics Collection for REporting of Government Services (RoGS) data and analysis.
This would be a fantastic learning and development opportunity for someone with a finance and accounting background working in a finance role in the corporate finance or other Departmental divisions who would like to gain exposure to financial management in a central corporate environment, or to someone with general finance experience who would like to develop their budget reporting and analysis skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Desirable - Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or economics
A strong knowledge of the use of Axiom would be highly recommended but not required.
Employment type: Ongoing - full time VPS4 position
How to apply:
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. Applications should include a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) along with a Curriculum Vitae.
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.
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.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nancy Cassino - Manager Strategic Budget Analysis and Reporting, via email nancy.cassino@education.vic.gov.au.
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April 2026
Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 April 2026
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/FPIS/1918733
Exciting opportunity to work for the Department of Education in the Finance Services Division, Business Partnering and Budget Management Branch as a Budget Analyst, providing budgetary advice and analysis on the Department’s internal and external budgets.
The purpose of the Budget Analyst role is to provide and assist in budgetary advice and analysis on the Department's internal and external budget and to coordinate, prepare and manage a range of budget and financial reporting requirements. The role may include assisting with schools reporting for ACARA and bilateral agreement, as well as for National Schools Statistics Collection for Reporting of Government Services (RoGS).
Working in the Strategic Budget Analysis and Reporting (SBAR) internal team this position involves monitoring the Department's financial performance, which includes monthly variance analysis of actuals performance vs. budget, preparation of budget journals and reconciliations. It also involves supporting the senior members within the team with the production of the monthly Budget Management Report, the Annual Mid-Year Review and Internal Budget process, other ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements. This role has a strong technical, data and analytical focus, with the ideal candidate applying their strong Excel skills with consolidated reporting requirements.
Additionally, this role will provide opportunities to support and assist the senior analyst responsible for schools reporting for ACARA and the bilateral agreement of the Better and Fairer School Agreement as well as being involved with the National Schools Statistics Collection for REporting of Government Services (RoGS) data and analysis.
This would be a fantastic learning and development opportunity for someone with a finance and accounting background working in a finance role in the corporate finance or other Departmental divisions who would like to gain exposure to financial management in a central corporate environment, or to someone with general finance experience who would like to develop their budget reporting and analysis skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Desirable - Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or economics
A strong knowledge of the use of Axiom would be highly recommended but not required.
Employment type: Ongoing - full time VPS4 position
How to apply:
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. Applications should include a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) along with a Curriculum Vitae.
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.
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.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nancy Cassino - Manager Strategic Budget Analysis and Reporting, via email nancy.cassino@education.vic.gov.au.
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 27 April 2026
Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
13 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Budget Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.