The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's iconic memorial to the service and sacrifice of Australians in times of war and peacekeeping. It is a building with a soul, attracting up to 700,000 visitors annually and featuring the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary times, whose efforts and experiences helped shape—and continue to shape—our nation.
The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.
Job vacancies
Education and Volunteer Manager
- Key managerial role
- Full-time, permanent
- Grade 4.1 - $97,955 + super
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Education and Volunteer Manager who has proven people management and leadership experience, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create and deliver innovative education programs.
What You Will Do:
The Education and Volunteer Manager role is a key member of the Public Programs team and is responsible for leading a small team of education professionals who develop and deliver informative, engaging curriculum related learning programs for Victorian students via on site visits, virtual learning and outreach. The position is also responsible for the coordination of the Shrine volunteer program.
What You Will Bring:
We are looking for a motivated individual who can make a positive impact on our team. Here's what we're looking for:
Essential:
- Empathy for, and understanding of, the objectives of the Shrine of Remembrance
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Teaching or Museum Studies
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver innovative education programs
- Experience managing, supporting and developing a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and connect with all types of people
- Demonstrated ability to stay calm under the pressure of competing priorities, self-motivation and the ability to operate with limited supervision
Desirable:
- Awareness of current trends and best practices in museum education programs
- Previous experience in successfully coordinating volunteers
- Knowledge of Victorian Curriculum
- Previous experience in the education field in an education or cultural organisation
Why Join Us:
Working with us means being part of a dedicated team that values history, remembrance, and community. We offer a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria contained in the position description below to www.careers.vic.gov.au . Applications close 5pm Friday 17 October 2025.
View the Position Description
For further information about this role please contact Bella Huygens at hrservices@shrine.org.au .
Financial Controller
- Key managerial role
- Full-time permanent role
- Grade 6.1 - $138,637 + super
What You Will Do:
The Financial Controller (FC) oversees the financial, taxation, compliance, and reporting activities of the Shrine of Remembrance Trustees and Foundation, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and statutory compliance. The role leads preparation of financial statements, management reports, and enterprise dashboards integrating financial and non-financial data to track performance against the business plan, while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. Specific duties include:
- Oversee financial and related governance and compliance processes
- Lead preparation of consolidated annual financial statements for the Shrine of Remembrance and Shrine of Remembrance Foundation
- Lead the preparation of accurate and timely enterprise dashboards, coordinating financial and non-financial information to monitor business plan delivery
- Prepare monthly management accounts and month-end journals and scenario modelling for informed decision making
- Lead initiatives to optimise the finance function by eliminating manual touchpoints and reducing system overlaps, improving efficiency, accuracy, and timely financial processing
- Oversee and manage administration and reporting relating to AP, AR, payroll, tax, bank reconciliation, corporate credit cards
- Administer and oversee application of the Shrine Enterprise Agreement
- Draft operating policies, procedures and compliance reports, within the scope of the position
- Support attraction and acquittal of grant funds
- Liaise with auditors and provide required information within the scope of the position
- As required accept limited higher duties to maintain critical financial and other related functions during DCS leave periods
What You Will Bring:
We are looking for a motivated individual who can make a positive impact on our team. Here's what we're looking for:
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting with CPA or CA professional accreditation
- Minimum 7 Years Experience in line with responsibilities of this role
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively while leading finance process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting outcomes
- High-level verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear reports for board and management, policies and funding submissions
- High level of computer literacy, particularly MS office applications Word and Excel
Desirable
- Practical knowledge preparing and overseeing payroll functions
- Understanding of state-entity (preferably Victorian Government) compliance, information management, procurement and finance frameworks
- Empathy with the objectives of the Shrine of Remembrance
- Experience with trust accounting and entities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
- Experience in the use of Xero, Approval Max and Microsoft SharePoint
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria contained in the position description below to www.careers.vic.gov.au. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 21 October 2025.
View the Position Description:
For further information about this role please contact Bella Huygens at hrservices@shrine.org.au.
Tertiary student internship program
The Shrine offers student placements when suitable roles are available.
Confirmation details and insurance coverage will be required from the student's educational institute.
Please contact our People and Culture Manager for further information:
Mail: c/o Shrine of Remembrance
GPO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001
phone: 03 9661 8128
email: HRServices@shrine.org.au
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