Financial Services Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Victorian Institute of Teaching

Victorian Institute of Teaching

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Victorian Institute of Teaching

Salary:
$125,964 - $168,563

Occupation:
Accounting

Reference:
VG/SS-3015

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession to ensure quality teaching, and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children.
Our vision is for all Victorian children and young people to have the best teachers.
The VIT offers a supportive, inclusive working environment, plus an attractive remuneration package and flexible work options. Our teams of diverse, high performing individuals are supportive and inclusive. Every role at VIT provides for the safety and wellbeing of children; our work enables quality teaching and the best educational outcomes for young Victorians.
The VIT promotes and encourages the Victorian Public sector Employees Code of Conduct of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
The VIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities. It is the VITs policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with disability.
We pride ourselves on allowing our staff to grow to their full potential, by offering new professional challenges and providing career growth opportunities.
The VIT is centrally located near Southern Cross Station in modern and uptodate offices. Due to COVID19, staff are working in the office and remotely on a hybrid model. All equipment will be provided.
The VIT is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders. We require all employees to comply with VITs vaccination policy.
About the role

Salary range:
$147,265 to $168,563 plus statutory super

Are you a dynamic finance professional looking for the next step?

The Financial Services Manager/CFO has primary responsibility for all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activity for VIT, payroll services and ensuring the integrity of financial systems, policies, and processes.

This also includes direct responsibility for managing associated risks and compliance with the required Victorian Government and Australian Accounting Standards.

If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Shared Services team at the Victorian Institute of Teaching with an exciting and challenging mandate for change.

The Financial Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise and leadership to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers.

About you
As an experienced ACA/CPA, you will have sound and practical knowledge of public sector-related Australian Accounting Standards (AASs).

You will have experience leading a team and be confident in delivering reports to both the Executive team and the Audit / Risk committee.

Highlevel strategic focus and commercial acumen
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills

Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.

This role will require you to:

Manage financial administration and provide expert financial advice.
Ensure financial compliance.
Manage internal and external audit relationships as they relate to financial compliance and risk.
Manage the wholeofgovernment financial accountability.
Inform the Department of Education and Training by providing factual financial information.
Lead, develop and resource a highperforming, collaborative Financial Services team.
Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.

Please see attached position description for more information.

How to apply
Applications Close: 18 January 2023

Recruitment and Selection Process
Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles
- our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
- we will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
- we will be objective
- we will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings.

This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.