Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Fixed term, full time (negotiable to 0.8 FTE) until 28 August 2026

Salary: VPS 6.2 - $162,077 to $185,518 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008 (Hybrid)

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for leading the Finance Business Partner team in providing expert financial management services and support across the EPA.

In this role you will:

• Lead the Finance Business Partner team in building, maintaining, and leveraging strategic relationships and partnerships to ensure that the EPA is a trusted and influential authority.
• Coordinate development of the annual budget, and forward estimates; providing expert advice and support across the EPA (including through business partnering) on budgeting, and financial planning and management, including upskilling employees to improve overall financial management competency of the organisation.
• Streamline the financial planning, budgeting and analysis processes through the effective design and utilisation of existing technologies and skills, including the implementation of self-service reporting to the organisation, cashflow forecasting and reporting, and financial forecasting.
• Support the Financial Accounting team with month-end and year-end activities to ensure financial compliance with statutory requirements including the Financial Management Act 1994.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in finance system implementation and optimisation.
• A proven record of achievement in a senior management role leading a business unit through change to achieve high performance and a positive organisational culture.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in accounting or business management or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent.
• A detailed working knowledge of TechnologyOne finance system is highly desirable.
• Track record of building reports using PowerBI, and advanced MS Excel skills desirable.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected]

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.