About us
DTF serves government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people's lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.
At DTF, you'll be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while offering flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be working in the heart of State Government in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities to undertake stimulating work.
The Budget Strategy Group is part of the Budget and Finance Division and provides whole of government advice on the State's fiscal strategy and outlook, wages policy issues, and policies and frameworks to promote sound financial management across the public sector.
The Group works collaboratively across DTF and works closely with public sector agencies to provide innovative advice to government and senior management to ensure the Victorian Government remains at the forefront of public sector financial management.
Key Accountabilities
- Contribute to budget and financial analysis and advice to senior management and Ministers across a range of departmental and whole of government issues relating to public sector workforces matters and the Government's wages policy.
- Develop and analyse technical costings in relation to public sector workforce matters.
- Collate and analyse detailed data to aid in policy development and decision making.
- Support the maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders in DTF and across departments and agencies.
- Develop solutions to issues and assist in the completion of urgent tasks.
- Contribute to key State Budget products.
Key Selection Criteria
- Proven conceptual, analytical skills and problem-solving skills applied to public sector resource management.
- Experience in breaking down complex data into smaller parts to gain a better understanding and useful insights, resulting in high quality advice digestible to a non-technical audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues.
- The ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively with others as part of a team and contribute to a positive culture across DTF.
- Excellent numerical skills and understanding of Government's wages policy and role in public sector industrial relations.
- Good computer literacy skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
Experience and qualifications
- A relevant tertiary education, for example, in mathematics, statistics or data science, and demonstrated data literacy is desirable.
- Experience in public sector industrial relations and workforce issues will be well regarded but not essential.
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.
Further Information
If you are a VPS employee and identified as the preferred candidate during the recruitment process, you will need to obtain approval from your manager and Executive Director to take up this role as a secondment
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 Thomas Roszkowski, 0435 323 718
How to apply
To apply, select the `Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight, 2 September, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.