Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst role within the Budget Management and Partnerships branch is a key role in providing advice and information on a broad range of budget and financial management activities. The role provides support around financial analysis and budget advice to Groups and key stakeholders.

The role supports the team to coordinate budget management processes for DEECA with the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). This includes monitoring the departments budgets, analysing changes to the department’s budgets, contributing the annual state budget process. The role will require to perform the data administration of the budget management system (Axiom) and Chart of Accounts (CoA) codes. With a degree in accounting, finance or commerce (desirable), the role requires high level conceptual and analytical skills, a focus on detail and ability to build effective relationships along with strong written skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or commerce or equivalent is desirable
• Expertise in best practice budgeting within government and knowledge of the Financial Management Act is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and reporting on budget management activities.
• Experience in administrating state resource management system and/or budget management systems is required

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.