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WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.
* $133,944 per annum + superannuation
* Full time, Fixed term 15 month role
* Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office)
About the opportunity
This position sits within WorkSafe's Financial Control Division, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, fulfilling financial reporting requirements and developing long-term financial modelling to assist management and the Board in decision-making.
The purpose of the role is to utilise sound working knowledge and expertise in financial accounting procedures and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of WorkSafe's general ledger and managing the end to end month end process in a timely and accurate manner. mThe role is also responsible for:
* Preparing the annual and half-year statutory financial reports in compliance with accounting standards and ministerial directions. This includes the facilitation of the timely completion of external audit processes as well as ensuring that internal and external audit recommendations relating to areas of responsibility are implemented in a timely manner and the remedies maintained.
* Ensuring the mid-year and year-end data feed to the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) for Whole of Government financial reporting is prepared and lodged by the deadlines via DTF's reporting system (State Resources Information Management System (SRIMS)).
* Providing analysis, advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of accounting standards, other professional reporting requirements, and directions under the Financial Management Act 1994 and other applicable legislations.
Please ensure you review the Position Description via WorkSAfe Careers for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About you
To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:
* Extensive knowledge of the preparation, delivery and management of statutory financial reporting with demonstrated experience in a large multi-disciplinary organisation.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skill with a demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and service providers.
* Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills.
* Good working knowledge of integrated computerised systems and experience in the ongoing maintenance and development of financial and reporting systems.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills, the ability to work independently and meet stringent timelines.
* A relevant tertiary qualification with a focus on financial accounting.
Working with us
At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.
We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.
What's next?
Applications close at 11:00pm on Thursday 3rd July 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.
Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.
Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.
Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.
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