Company description:

VPS5 $109,730 - $132,764 plus Superannuation

Fulltime Ongoing

About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Assets and Engineering is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, enabling a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

Job description:

About the Role

This is an Ongoing role.The Senior Project Controls Analyst will work with the Project Controls Analyst under broad direction of the Manager Business Performance, in the day-to-day management and revenue, cost and overall management of numerous project types across the Department, with a primary focus on the Assets and Engineering (A&E) division. The project types are predominantly based around the provision of professional services under a variety of commercial agreements for internal and external clients.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Strong Finance Operations - Demonstrated effective administration of the project sub ledgers to ensure project budgets and forecasts are maintained.
• Trusted Advisor - Recognised as a trusted advisor, utilised project accounting experience and knowledge to provide insight and financial management advice to the project delivery teams.
• Reporting - Assisted with the establishment of systems and processes to manage and report on project budgets and expenditure and any other project financial issues while ensuring compliance with DTP and other legislative requirements under the Financial Management Act (1994).
• Improved Finance and Program Management Capability - Assist in identifying, developing and implementing project financial training for staff, to ensure alignment with project finance business rules.

Key Selection Criteria

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a skilled and adaptable professional to join our team as Senior Project Controls Analyst. This role requires expertise in financial management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to support key projects and decision-making processes.

You will be responsible for interpreting and analyzing project budget data, developing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial systems and controls. Your ability to assess environmental factors impacting project finances and provide informed recommendations will be essential.

Strong data literacy is required, including advanced Excel skills, data visualization, and statistical analysis. You will also need to navigate financial operations, ensuring processes and systems are efficient, reliable, and compliant.

Success in this role depends on business and commercial acumen, understanding how internal policies and procurement processes impact operations. You will work closely with stakeholders, fostering relationships, addressing concerns, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Project Management or other relevant discipline
• Experience working in a complex project accounting and procurement environment

Desirable

• A background in Oracle Cloud with PFM Projects module would be highly desirable.
• Experience working in the Engineering sector
• Contract Management & Procurement experience

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply' button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Marc Mansour via email [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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