Funding Strategy Analyst * Salary: 113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation) * Ongoing position * Full Time (flexibility may be available) * 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available) The Role As a Funding Strategy Analyst, you will be involving in funding policy, financial analysis, or resource allocation in government or complex settings. This role requires strong quantitative skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to turn funding data into strategic insights for decision-making. Key strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail, sound judgement, and excellent communication to explain complex financial information to diverse audiences. Experience with financial modelling and performance-based funding is highly valued. This position is key to developing funding strategies that align with government priorities and promote equitable resource distribution. The successful candidate will have opportunities to innovate funding approaches, improve reporting, and contribute to strategic initiatives and be comfortable in leading change management processes for a range of activities across the TAFE Network. Main accountabilities: * Formulates policy options and advice. * Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute. * to the development of a set of final options for decision. * Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility. * Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice. * Develops service plans and delivery standards for the area of responsibility. * Initiates research and analysis within an area of expertise consistent with organisational objectives. The Team The positions of Funding Strategy Analyst will work within the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure Branch and sit within the Skills and TAFE Group. Skills and TAFE Group (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations. Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce. S&T supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. S&T collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce. S&T works with universities and collaborates with other Australian jurisdictions to advance national training and higher education reforms, drive innovation, and ensure consistent quality across a joined up tertiary system About You To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience: * Data Literacy: Derives value from data sets to enable immediate and/or future decision making (predictive). Has expertise in formulation of basic data models or algorithms. * Policy Design and Development: Considers impact of policy to strategic plans, community needs, complementing programs and policies across the service. * Strategic Planning: Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future. * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions. * Future Focus: Understands the broader context when reviewing an issue or problem and supports others to do so. Is future oriented in analysis, thought and action. * Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Heavey, Manager, Funding Strategy and Finance via email jen.heavey@ecodev.vic.gov.au The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. For Finance Roles: The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday, 8th December 2025