Senior Advisor

• Give clear advice on financial and non-financial issues.
• Help a senior executive make sound, timely decisions.
• Work across complex issues and shape practical solutions.
• Value variety, autonomy and the chance to make a difference.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

The Corporate Strategy and Delivery group delivers essential corporate and enabling services and specialist support, allowing the department to operate efficiently and effectively.

The Finance and Procurement business unit provides department-wide financial, procurement and workplace services through strategic leadership and setting the direction, policy, and processes, and partnering with the department to build capability.

The Finance Branch leads the department's efforts to comply with government and legislative financial management responsibilities while driving a culture a strategic financial management across the department. It is responsible for the department's financial and budgetary policies and processes, including statutory reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxation compliance, government reporting (including Standing Directions), and facilitation of the annual budget process.

What you will do

As Senior Advisor, you will provide trusted advice to the Chief Financial Officer. You will manage important papers, projects, reporting and requests for financial information.

You will:

• coordinate high-quality papers, briefs and submissions for senior review
• support key committees with clear briefings and presentations
• manage cross-function projects and turn complex issues into practical solutions
• identify strategic risks and opportunities across finance and the department
• provide accurate advice and support timely decisions on important matters

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, supply chain, public policy or law is highly desirable.

You should also have:

• strong knowledge of financial, legislative, regulatory and policy settings, with public sector experience
• strong strategic skills to develop policy, frameworks and practical ways to deliver change
• sound judgement to solve complex problems, assess risks and make clear recommendations
• clear communication and resilience when working with senior leaders, sensitive issues and changing priorities

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Julio Labrin at ************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.