International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) leads global learning and engagement for the department and works with schools to offer programs to connect students with the world. The Finance and Business Support Unit (FBSU), manages critical financial functions of the IEPD. These include financial and accounting operations of the IEPD, including the collection and disbursement of overseas student fees, development and review policies and processes that support effective and efficient administration of international student programs and development and implementation of strategies to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the International Student Program (ISP).
About the Role
International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) leads global learning and engagement for the department and works with schools to offer programs to connect students with the world. The Finance and Business Support Unit (FBSU), manages critical financial functions of the IEPD. These include:
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Financial and accounting operations of the IEPD, including the collection and disbursement of overseas student fees
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Development and review policies and processes that support effective and efficient administration of international student programs
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Development and implementation of strategies to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the International Student Program (ISP)
Working as part of the finance team, the purpose of this role is to contribute to processing a high volume of financial transactions for the International Student Program in accordance with the Department's legislative responsibilities as a Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider and process other Divisional financial transactions.
The role requires working closely with key stakeholders, particularly government schools and parents in relation to the collection, disbursement and refund of international student fees, and the management of student records.
This role is also responsible for daily banking, accounts payable, education agent's commission, month-end journals and support for year-end accounting.
The successful candidate will need to contribute to managing change, process and policy improvement and managing operational workflows in a high-volume context and an understanding of financial transactions and operations will be well regarded.
All International Education Division staff must hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment.
Attributes
Capabilities
Capability Description
Personal Attributes
Outcomes Thinking: Articulates how work, policies and services fit into entity/group objectives. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Shows a commitment to completing work activities effectively.
Meaningful Outcomes
Systems Thinking: Assesses situations and identifies the best system tools for analysing and understanding the system and addressing problems. Identifies and understands the impact of particular courses of action on other entities/groups.
Enabling Delivery
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding, or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and works independently, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts, in the right context.
Data Literacy: Reasonable ability to exercise advanced excel formulas, pivot tables, and generate data charts.
Authentic Relationships
Stakeholder Management: Responds to stakeholder needs by keeping up to date with any issues or developments. Promptly follows through and corrects inquiries, requests, and complaints.
Customer Focus: Understands customer requirements and how work addresses customer needs. Identifies opportunities to improve services. Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for c ustomers.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Desirable : Relevant tertiary qualification in related discipline
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 email
Richard Hooi – Senior Finance Officer at
[email protected].
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.
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Applications close 11.59pm, 12 June 2026
