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Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
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Finance Business Analyst
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Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (Plus Superannuation)
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Ongoing role
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
A Finance Business Analyst provides analytical support and advisory services, acting as a bridge between the central finance team and specific business units to ensure budgets are managed effectively. The role places a strong emphasis on continuous process improvement, data analysis and automation, to drive financial performance and operational efficiency within the team and across the department.
Main accountabilities:
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Performing data analysis and providing insights into financial performance to support decision making.
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Working with group stakeholders, coordinating internal budget builds, funding allocations, monthly reporting for specific branches or projects using the department's systems.
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Providing timely and accurate advice to business units to ensure compliance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and standing directions, as well as internal policies and procedures.
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Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives across budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities. Leveraging digital tools and automation to streamline manual workflows, increase efficiency and improve reporting capability (experience with emerging technologies, such as AI-driven solutions, is an advantage).
The Team
The position of Finance Business Analyst forms a part of the Finance, Investment & Procurement branch within the Corporate Services group.
The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, strategy, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, and information technology and workplace services. Finance, Investment and Procurement supports best practice resource allocation, budget and financial management and procurement across the department.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Data Literacy: Ability to utilise advanced excel formulas, pivot tables and generation of data charts is required
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Financial skills: Excellent financial skills including the ability to clearly articulate the financial implications of policy decisions and/or other transactions
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: If required, determines additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context
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Finance or accounting degree and/or professional qualification such as CA or CPA is highly desirable.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dewi Koujanti, Senior Manager, Reporting on
[email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
For Finance Roles:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at
[email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 20 July 2026.
