Manager, Management Reporting and Engagement

Reporting to the Director, Budget Management and Partnerships (Deputy CFO), the Manager Management Reporting and Engagement will provide expert financial management support to senior managers and stakeholders on financial reporting and other aspects relating to the departments financial position. The position leads a dedicated team of financial management professionals and reporting analysts with department wide responsibilities including management reporting, utilising financial position and analysis to create business insights and provides oversight and support to the Department’s Finance, Procurement and Budget Strategy Committee. 

The Manager, Management Reporting and Engagement works closely with the Group Finance Managers to maintain and develop policies, procedures and systems to support effective budget development and financial management across the department.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or commerce or equivalent 
• A professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) or MBA qualification is preferable.
• Expertise in best practice budgeting and financial management within government and knowledge of the Financial Management Act, 1994 and the DTF Resource Management Framework will be an advantage.

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 Thursday, 1 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.