Title:  Project Accountant

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Land Use Victoria (LUV) is a Division within the Planning and Land Services Group and is responsible for providing whole of Victorian Government leadership on land information, policy, assessment, and advice, to enable government to use its land more strategically and maximise public value

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Opportunity until 31 January 2028

The primary purpose of the Project Accountant position is to provide financial management and project duties to support the operations and business of Surveying Services, particularly major projects. This position has a key role in integrating the financial aspects of three groups, that fall under Surveying Services, and to address and resolve complex financial services for external clients and for government departments

Position Accountabilities

• Provide financial and budget management, monitoring and reporting
• Develop and implement financial models for major projects
• Deliver solutions to business issues by undertaking robust, deep dive financial analysis
• Manage projects
• Routinely advise/explain complex financial issues to operational managers.
• Work effectively with stakeholders and client areas in relation to financial matters.
• Contribute to increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and financial management.

Access the Position Description: Project Accountant

Key Selection Criteria
We’re seeking a motivated Project Accountant who enjoys making a real impact. In this collaborative team, your work will contribute to meaningful community outcomes and organisational goals. You’ll build strong stakeholder relationships, respond to changing priorities, and work across teams to deliver practical financial solutions.

Using sound judgement and critical thinking, you’ll resolve issues, manage vendor relationships, and ensure services meet stakeholder needs. Your strong customer focus will help maintain high-quality outcomes while managing delivery risks.

Technically, you’ll operate financial systems, review transactional accuracy, forecast short-term cash needs, and oversee AP/AR processes. You’ll also bring strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel.

Your management accounting capability will support budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end activities, and costing models that inform funding decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Accounting, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting processes and functions.
• Demonstrated experience in providing financial expertise and working in a government environment with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Familiarity with the Financial Management Act 1994.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions 

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

(recent Previous Applicants need not re-apply)

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Anu Thapar - Manager Finance Business Partnering at anu.thapar@transport.vic.gov.au

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Project Accountant