Director, Accounting Policy at VicGov People Careers

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting, Technical Advice, Australian Accounting Standards, Public Sector Accounting, Financial Reporting Frameworks, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Management, Communication, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Management Act 1994, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About usThe Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. The Financial Reporting Group The Financial Reporting Group is responsible for managing the preparation and delivery of the financial reporting aspects of key DTF products. These include the State’s annual Budget Papers, Annual Financial Report for the State of Victoria, Mid-Year Financial Report, Quarterly Financial Reports and Budget Update. About the role As the Director, Accounting Policy, you will be driving and facilitating financial reporting excellence within the Victorian public sector. This is a DTF and sector-wide leadership role, providing robust technical advice on the State’s major transactions and complex financial reporting issues, managing the State’s financial reporting framework, undertaking independent quality assurance on the State’s major financial publications, managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships on financial reporting policy matters, leading finance capability building initiatives and contributing to Victoria’s sustainability reporting framework development and implementation. About you To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: Deep understanding of the Australian external reporting environment and in-depth technical accounting expertise and conceptual knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, including their application in the public sector context. Strong knowledge of Victorian Financial Reporting Directions and Financial Management Act 1994 is an advantage. Extensive experience in providing authoritative, practical and high-quality technical advice on highly complex accounting and financial reporting issues, with a strong ability to make sound and balanced judgements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and technical issues to a range of audiences to support informed decision-making. Demonstrated ability in building and nurturing strategic and respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders, and strong negotiation skills. Strong leadership and management capability, including experience leading diverse and high-performing teams. Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned to public sector values. Mandatory requirements   Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, business, or other related discipline; and  Full membership of either CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.  About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment. The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements. For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Siva Sivanantham at siva.sivanantham@dtf.vic.gov.au How to applyApply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on the 7th of April 2026 . All applications should include:a resume; anda cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) Other relevant informationTo be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Responsibilities

The Director, Accounting Policy will drive financial reporting excellence within the Victorian public sector by providing robust technical advice on major transactions and complex financial reporting issues. This role involves managing the State’s financial reporting framework, conducting quality assurance on major publications, and leading finance capability building initiatives.