Analyst

About Us
Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.  

DTF upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DTF’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:   

• Leadership                                                                                         

• Integrity  

• Responsiveness  

• Impartiality 

• Accountability  

• Respect  

• Commitment to Human Rights
  
  

The Budget and Finance Division
The Budget and Finance Division plays a key role in the delivery of the State Budget, and monitors and helps to manage financial and operational performance by Departments. We also provide advice on departmental and agency reviews and provide Budget advice to Cabinet and Cabinet sub-committees.  

The Budget and Finance Division brings together people with financial management, policy advice and program oversight skills to provide timely and high-quality budget and spending advice. We work to deliver value for money and improved outcomes for Victorians.  

Our working environment is dynamic and fast paced, reflecting our influence and proximity to government decision-making. Team members support each other and work flexibly, adapting to new challenges and priorities as they emerge. We learn and influence through our relationships with departments and other partners. 

Key Accountabilities
Reporting to a Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Analysis, Innovation and Improvement

• Applying knowledge of policy, accounting and finance to provide advice on financial impacts of government decisions by undertaking analysis and interpreting financial statements to identify financial impacts;
• Use financial management systems and Microsoft Excel (including pivot table function) to update, consolidate, report and analyse monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual budget and actual financial information and preparation of commentary for reporting purposes;
• Providing budget and financial management analysis and advice on a variety of whole of government issues including budget and resource allocation. This could include funding of government services and programs and fiscal strategy;
• Assist with the authoring, planning and coordination of briefings and other financial inputs to decision making for a range of publications, budget documents and financial reports; and
• Contribute to the critical and constructive challenging of processes and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and knowledge management across Portfolio Analysis, the Division and the Department.

2. Leadership and Teamwork

• Lead the coordination and performance of specific tasks to the required quality. This will include working with direct team members or other teams across PA, the Division and the Department to deliver work priorities to meet strict deadlines;
• Supporting and contributing to Departmental goals, demonstrate organisational values and behaviours, and a commitment to personal and professional development; and
• Contribute to the maintenance of a positive and healthy team culture.

3. Stakeholders and Influence

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the Department and with other central and portfolio agencies; and
• Proactively seeking solutions to issues that arise in a fast-paced environment and delivering outcomes in a responsive manner to assist the completion of urgent and/or complex tasks. 
  
  

Key selection criteria

• High-level capacity to provide complex policy advice using robust analysis and solve financial management problems.
• Strong analytical skills, and experience in budgeting, financial accounting and reporting including an understanding of government's key fiscal aggregates and the impact of transactions thereon.
• Demonstrated experience at being able to clearly and concisely present written information and data to highlight high quality options or alternatives and recommendations for decision makers including good computer literacy skills particularly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven teamwork skills with the ability to deliver assigned team priorities and maintain performance standards whilst supporting a positive and healthy team culture.
• Experience in building and maintaining productive and positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including an ability to understand the environment that you are communicating in and the ability to work closely with others in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (including pivot table functionality) to contribute to consolidation, reporting and analysis of budget estimates and financial actual data. Knowledge of financial management systems are desirable
  
  

Experience and qualifications
The successful candidate will have a background and/or experience in the following areas:

• Excellent numerical skills, and demonstrated experience in, or strong knowledge of, finance and accounting concepts
• Analysis of budget and financial management issues, including monitoring and assessment of consolidated financial performance, evaluation and development of costings, position, outlook and risks
• Experience and/or expertise in portfolio issues across government such as health, human services, justice, education, transport, economic development and environment would be viewed favourably.
• A relevant economic, accounting or finance qualification would be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 18 months. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description. 

How to apply 
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 14 July 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 applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.