Analyst - Finance and Budget Services - 970489

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

• Be part of an Agency that supports our Children and Young People
• Purposeful work in a collaborative team
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Career opportunities

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) provide services that enable all young Tasmanians bright lives and positive futures. We want all Tasmanian children to be known, safe, well and learning. Our values of connection, courage, growth, respect and responsibility reflect what we stand for, guide us in our decision making and underpin all aspects of our day-to-day operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated analyst to join our Budget and Resources team. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial management for the Department through financial and budget management consultancy services.  Using your communication, research, analytical and evaluation skills, you will support informed reporting and internal decision-making processes.  This will include:

• Budget and financial monitoring and reporting
• A focus on the whole of Agency budget development including schools 
• Budget management and planning issues
• Providing high quality client services to business units and schools

The role may also make valuable contributions to policy and procedure development, fund management, and information systems within a state government context.

This role is tailored for an individual who thrives independently in their day-to-day activities, who also fosters an environment that encourages comradery and stability within a close-knit team. We are supportive and collaborative, we aspire to grow, and we offer a quality working environment.

To be successful you will have experience in a similar role with a focus on budget management, financial planning and contemporary reporting, tertiary qualifications are desirable but not essential.  A belief in our values, a focus on continuous learning and development and a positive client service mindset will see you succeed!  For more information, please contact Sarah Vailas or click apply! 

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start Date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

•  Completion of, or progress towards, a relevant Tertiary Qualification.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply 
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please