An exciting, fixed term opportunity has become available for a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping project budgeting for the VBA’s business planning cycle.

2 year, full-time opportunity

Salary: $130,673 to $174,869 per annum plus Superannuation

242 Exhibition Street Melbourne office location

Position overview

The Project Management Accountant is responsible for partnering closely with the Transformation Office (TO) and as well as other stakeholders to manage the reporting of individual project, business case assessment and inputs and all Building Reform portfolio' financials.

Reporting directly to the Director, Financial Planning and Performance and collaborating closely with the Chief Transformation Officer, the role will be a conduit for project budgeting for the VBA's business planning cycle, provide sound analytical advice, concise reporting skills, exceptional stakeholder management and will apply a holistic view across the VBA program, project lifecycle and acquitting to the Department of Transport and Planning for expenditures.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in financial and budget management in a project management environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the accounting principles and standards as applied in the government sector.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling and analysis, and strong understanding of the IT program and project life cycle principals.
• Thinks at the big picture level; entertains wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; translates strategic direction into day-to-day activities.
• Ability to liaises and influences key stakeholders to produces detailed project plans; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks
• Substantial experience in preparing complex briefs, reports using clear, concise and language; ability to edit written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs.
• CA or CPA qualified supported by a tertiary qualification in accounting

 Working at the VBA - what you can expect

• The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
• An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work life balance.
• Be part of a new approach to contemporary regulatory practices and enforcement.

 VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via recruit@vba.vic.gov.au.

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Any other quals or licence if applicable

Important information

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.