About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. About the Victorian School Building Authority The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants. About the Division The Corporate Division provides corporate support to all VSBA teams and fulfills an important assurance and oversight role. They guide VSBA to achieve strategic objectives and ensure decision-making is transparent and accountable. About the Role The VSBA Budgeting and Finance branch works collaboratively with divisions and senior executives to achieve organisational objectives and ensure compliance with legislative and other requirements in a complex environment. The Senior Finance Business Partner provides financial advice and support to the stakeholders to assist with their strategic and operational decision making especially in the areas of budget development, financial management, financial reporting, project accounting and risk management. The key accountabilities include: a) assist with preparation of budget bids, briefing notes and other submissions to the Department of Treasury and Finance (including Mid Year Review, carryover, forecast etc), Committees and other stakeholders; b) lead on internal budget build and manage subsequent changes (including salary, capital, operating and project budgets); c) monitor financial performance of both divisions and projects including identification of potential issues and options; d) deliver monthly internal reports with actual versus budget analysis to assist with decision making; e) prepare financial modelling and other analysis to respond to ad hoc queries from the stakeholders; f) undertake month end activities including processing of general journals, review of risk register items, salary capitalisation, clearing of work in progress (in consultation with the Project Accountants) etc; g) ensure alignment between General Ledger/Oracle and other sub-systems on a regular basis; h) assist with financial reporting requirements including asset capitalisation related items and attend to audit queries; i) actively drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness and compliance across the team, branch and organisation. j) support the Manager and other team members to deliver business partnering and project accounting services; k) build and maintain positive working relationships with the divisions and other teams; l) ensure compliance with legislative and other requirements such as Financial Management Act 1994 and the Department's policy and procedures; m) undertake other duties as required. About You To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: * Proven ability to deliver high quality business partnering and support services in a public sector environment and/or construction related setting. * Sound technical, conceptual and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues in a timely and compliant manner. * Well developed verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and influencing skills. * Highly developed stakeholder management skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakehoders. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment in a complex environment with competing and changing priorities. * Continuous improvement to improve efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. * Advanced analytical skills using Excel, PowerBI etc. All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. Essential and Desirable Qualifications and Experience * Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance/ Accounting * Desirable: Accreditation Certified Practising Accountant Australia / Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand * Desirable: Strong technical skills and experience in public sector and construction related setting * Desirable: Demonstrated experience in data analysis, PowerBI, Excel and Oracle How to apply Please submit the following in your application: * current resume; * a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria, qualifications and experience within three pages. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jessie Ng, Manager Business Partnering 2 unit via email at jessie.ng@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.