Senior Finance Analyst - Trust Funds

About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

The Operations Group
This group provides corporate services to the Department, including planning and executive services, human resources, information and technology services, and operational services.

Our Shared Service Provider team deliver strategic, efficient, relevant and effective accommodation management, carpool and library services to all Victorian Government departments and agencies while the Strategic Sourcing team provide whole of government procurement and strategic sourcing solutions to achieve best value for the Victorian Government.

About the role

Working closely with the RTBA Chief Financial Officer, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), and other key stakeholders, this role is responsible for the financial stewardship, governance and oversight of CAV-administered trust funds, regulatory revenue streams and associated financial management processes.

The role provides expert financial analysis, strategic advice and governance support to senior management and governance committees, ensuring informed decision-making, effective risk management and strong financial oversight. Responsibilities include the management and assurance of trust fund operations, regulatory systems, banking arrangements, financial reconciliations, forecasting, sustainability assessments and compliance with legislative, regulatory and audit requirements.

Key Accountabilities  

• Trust Funds and Revenue Management: Lead the management, collection, recording and reconciliation of fees, charges and other monies received by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), including payments received through online payment gateways and internal payment processing arrangements. Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and records across relevant business systems
• Financial Oversight of Regulatory Systems: Provide financial oversight and assurance for systems under CAV's control that facilitate the collection of application, registration and renewal fees, including GEM, LORIS, BA and other financial management systems. Monitor financial controls, identify and manage risks, and drive continuous improvements to strengthen financial governance, efficiency and compliance
• Banking Deeds of Arrangement: Manage CAV's obligations under Deeds of Arrangement with financial institutions, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and governance requirements. Review assurance reports, investigate exceptions and emerging compliance risks, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and strengthen control environments. Coordinate annual transition-out plan reviews and maintain productive relationships with banking partners and key stakeholders.
• Estate Agents and Conveyancers Trust Account Reconciliation: Lead the reconciliation, monitoring and analysis of estate agents' and conveyancers' trust account information. Investigate and resolve variances between financial institution records and internal systems, coordinate remediation activities with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely acquittal of reconciliation exceptions. Identify emerging risks and trends and provide strategic recommendations to enhance regulatory oversight and financial management practices.
• Financial Reporting, Risk Management and Intelligence: Deliver high-quality financial, operational and compliance reporting relating to trust accounts and trust fund activities. Analyse complex financial information to identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide timely advice to support evidence-based decision-making
• Support the Trust Funds Governance Committee: Provide expert financial and governance support for the CAV Investment Committee, Trust Funds Governance Committee and other governance forums as required. Timeously prepare high-quality briefings, reports, submissions and committee papers, and monitor compliance, risk and policy obligations to support effective governance and decision-making.
• Maintenance of forward estimates and financial sustainability assessments: Lead the development and maintenance of trust fund forward estimates, financial forecasts and sustainability assessments. Support the preparation of annual budgets, investment strategies and long-term financial planning activities, providing strategic advice on the financial sustainability and stewardship of CAV trust funds.

Mandatory requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline is mandatory. Membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), or substantial progress towards membership, is highly desirable

This is an ongoing position. The position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

For more information and the key selection criteria, please see the Position Description. 

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and  
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.  

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.   

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.