Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Leading, managing and developing a team responsible for financial planning, analysis and reporting, and providing leadership, guidance and support on financial matters to other members of the organisation.

• Proactively engaging with the wider Finance team, other members of the organisation and key stakeholders to understand and deliver expert advice and support on financial management matters, and continually engaging with stakeholders to identify areas and opportunities for improvement.

• Supporting the development of the project budget and liaising with project teams to identify potential budget issues including analysis of contingency, risk uptake and cost/schedule performance.

• Supporting the senior management in month-end and year-end processes including financial analysis, budgeting and reporting requirements ensuring all activities are delivered within agreed timeframes.

• Leading the accurate and timely production of reports to the Board, Executive Leadership Team and Department regarding the project’s financial performance.

• Developing and implementing financial management processes and procedures including recommending innovative options to assist in maximising financial outcomes.

This is an ongoing, full-time role. You will work in a hybrid work model with access to a range of flexible working arrangements.

For more information, please refer to the position description.

About you

• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate staff and teams in a complex and demanding environment and experience in fostering a business partnering culture

• Extensive financial management and accounting experience within a complex project environment including experience in the development, management and analysis of large infrastructure project financial performance

• Experience in developing reports using business intelligence data cubes, analysing Enterprise Resource Planning data and advanced competency in Excel

• Ability to lead financial management and planning processes to manage, report and support the business in a complex and changing environment

• Ability to assess, analyse and report on financial matters to a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate effectively, resolve complex issues and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) Membership

• Previous experience working in Victorian government and knowledge of the associated financial processes (desirable)

• Experience collaborating with the Project Controls team, Cost Controllers and Project Managers (desirable)

Why join us

• Generous leave entitlements

• An emphasis on work-life balance

• High-performing team environment

• Equal opportunity employer

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• Committed to safety and wellbeing

• Training and development opportunities

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.

How to apply

Please click Apply Now to submit your application online. Please include a resume and a one-page cover letter. We want to know why you want to work for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and taking into account the key selection criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Please note that appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment screening check.

Applications close Australian Eastern Standard Time 11:59pm Tuesday 16 July 2024