Finance Manager

We’re seeking a standout Finance Manager to join the Forestry and Fibre Industry Division of Agriculture Victoria. We’re a supportive and hard‑working team that’s passionate about what we do. You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative environment where your expertise will be vital in strengthening our financial capability and enabling the delivery of critical programs and initiatives across the division.

What we do:

The Forestry and Fibre Industry Division is investing in expanding Victoria’s plantation estate, supporting the shift to net zero, and delivering programs that help businesses, workers and communities adapt following the end of native timber harvesting.

The role:

The Finance Manager is a key member of the division, responsible for leading and managing the development, implementation and delivery of the division’s budget and financial management responsibilities.

You’ll provide strategic advice and support to the Head of Office and Executive Director, ensuring sustainable budget strategies are implemented and risks to the division’s financial position are identified and managed.

You will also coordination the division’s reporting requirements including business planning, priority project reporting and risk management.

You’ll be perfect for this role if you have:

• Sound budget and financial expertise, with experience managing team or divisional budgets.
• Knowledge of government financial management legislation, frameworks, and processes.
• Experience managing and coaching staff.
• Strong rapport with stakeholders and excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment.

If this has sparked your interest, please feel free to reach out to me, Esther Reidy for a chat via phone or email, or apply through the relevant links.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Financial analysis experience in the public or private sector to provide expert advice to the senior leadership team in achieving deliverables.
• Deep understanding of and practical experience in applying the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Resource Management Framework to best bring practice in decision making.
• An appropriate business or finance related qualification is required.
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) will be regarded.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 years. 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 Monday, 26 October 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.