Project Financial Analyst, Information and Warning Systems Program

Manage the daily operation of all the ICN trusts and budgets associated with the critical functions of the business unit and large complex programs
Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an EM ICN Project Finance Analyst to provide a critical role within DJCS Emergency Management

About the Business Unit

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.

EM Technology and Data is responsible for both national and state technology platforms that enable communications to and from the community, sector operational communications and sector information systems. The EM Technology business unit is responsible for delivering the following the key functions of:

Strategy & Enterprise Architecture;
Investment Planning;
Support & Development;
Procurement & Program Delivery;
Vendor & Contract Management;
About the Role

Some of your duties will include:

Financial planning process for the Emergency Technology and Data unit
Ensure financial management policy and processes are implemented in accordance with Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) standards and guidelines and portfolio budget parameters.
Provide financial advice to the Commercial Lead of Information Warning and Systems Program and assist with subject matter expertise to address business unit and portfolio budget outcomes.
Maintain appropriate working relationships with other business units to assist with the development and implementation of portfolio and departmental initiatives.
Develop reports in accordance with business unit budget requirements including any trusts
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Knowledge of budget development and financial management services and advice for a government entity or department.
Knowledge of public sector management, accrual budgeting, balance sheet management, output pricing and costing.
Qualifications/requirements

An appropriate tertiary qualification in accounting, economics, commerce, or related field is highly desirable.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.

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.