Finance & Planning Business Partner

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.

Full Time, Fixed Term role until 12 months (potential for ongoing)

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

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:

You’ll deliver finance business partnering across EPA, supporting strong financial management and informed decision‑making in a complex, organisation‑wide environment. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll contribute to budgets, forecasting and governance that support EPA’s strategic and regulatory priorities.

In this role you will:

Provide expert financial advice, forecasting, modelling and analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making

Partner with business areas across EPA to support budget development, business cases, project planning and evaluation

Assist in preparing high‑quality management and board reports, including variance analysis, insights and recommendations

Contribute to EPA’s internal budgeting, forecasting and State Government budget processes

Support and uplift financial management capability across the organisation through strong business partnering

Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, role‑modeling professionalism, integrity and collaboration

Skills and Experience:

Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, business or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience in finance business partnering roles, with senior‑level exposure

Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial management frameworks

Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively across diverse teams

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial information to senior stakeholders

Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling, forecasting and analysis

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How to apply

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Applications close on 15th March 2026 @ 23:59

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.

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.

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