Assistant Manager, Reporting and Modelling

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Assistant Manager, Reporting and Modelling for its Fines and Enforcement Services. The role leads financial reporting and modelling and works with senior leaders and government teams on key financial matters. It is an ongoing, full-time position based in Melbourne (CBD and inner metro suburbs).

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate financial reports for the department's administered entity.
• Maintain the revenue model and explain differences between budgets, actual results and forecasts.
• Lead audit work with the Victorian Auditor-General's Office and help resolve complex financial issues.
• Analyse fines and fees revenue and give expert advice to the department and Treasury.
• Lead banking and cash reporting, improve financial systems and share clear reports and advice with senior leaders.

Required profile

• Strong financial skills and experience in accounting, reporting or financial modelling.
• Sound knowledge of government accounting, financial rules, budgets and reporting cycles.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with senior leaders and explain complex issues.
• Formal accounting training or a qualification is desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using financial systems, databases and reporting tools.
• Financial analysis skills and the ability to identify trends and solve complex problems.

Applications close 29 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter; pre-employment checks may include police and misconduct screening.