About

• Position overview
• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
• $107,675 – 113,862 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• About us
• We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
• Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
• We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
• The Role
• Join a dynamic and collaborative team within the Technology Group, where the Commercial and Portfolio Management Office operates. The team brings together shared services across key functions, including Portfolio Management, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, and Resource functions, to ensure streamlined governance, reporting, and operational support.
• We’re looking for a Finance and Procurement Analyst to support the Service Futures technology group. In this role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality procurement and financial services while ensuring compliance with internal policies and robust governance standards. Your work will help maintain the integrity and efficiency of our financial and procurement practices across the Technology Group.
• Your key responsibilities
• Lead annual OPEX forecasting and performance reviews to support accurate financial planning and alignment with 5-year Price Submission commitments.
• Manage end-to-end accurate monthly and year end OPEX financial reporting, forecasting, analysis and compliance with internal policies and external standards
• Monitor budget performance, tracked actuals vs. budget, and provided insights to drive efficiency and cost control. Report on expenditure trends and variances, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Perform account health checks and journal corrections to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Reconcile year-end Capital and Operating commitments, enhancing financial transparency.
• Maintain visibility and oversight of approved headcount, ensuring alignment with budgetary requirements and workforce strategy. Provide headcount oversight to ensure alignment with budgets and workforce plans.
• Support procurement activities by providing advice in line with policy, managing minor sourcing events, purchase orders, tracking invoices, preparing accruals, and ensuring compliance with Victorian Government Purchasing Board requirements across Technology Group contracts.
• Process general and overseas payments, working with Accounts Payable to ensure timely settlements.
• Oversee purchase and receipting of IT-related goods and services, including software, hardware, and licensing.
• Manage procurement events and ensure accurate financial coding and budget alignment.
• Maintain and track software pre-payment schedules in line with finance processes.
• Design and deliver training to improve financial acumen across the Technology group.
• Develop and improve financial processes to support evolving business needs and efficiency.
• What we’re looking for
• Experience in commercial/financial management, process improvement, and system governance
• Strong background in finance, procurement, vendor management, and planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced level) and Power BI (or similar)
• Proven stakeholder management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at explaining complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Degree in Accounting; CPA/CA (or equivalent) preferred
• To view the full position description, click HERE.
• Why Yarra Valley Water?
• We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.
• $107,675 – 113,862 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
• To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.
• Did you know?
• Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
• How to apply
• Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
• Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025.
• This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
• We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email dei@yvw.com.au. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au.
• Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.