Cloud FinOps Engineer

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

Annual Salary Range: $140,000 

Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time 

Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! 

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform.  You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. 

Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.  

About the Opportunity 

The Cloud FinOps Engineer will play a key role in managing, optimizing, and ensuring cost efficiency in our cloud infrastructure platforms. The role will collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations teams to drive cloud financial transparency, enable cost-effective decision-making, and implement best practices for cloud cost management. 

Using a deep understanding of cloud cost management, financial operations, and cost management tools and practices, the role will influence cloud usage behaviour, establish financial accountability in cloud services, and contribute to the financial success of the company’s cloud strategy. 

• Cloud Cost Optimization & Reporting: Monitor and optimize cloud expenditures (AWS, Azure). Build dashboards to track usage, costs, and trends. Collaborate with finance and technical teams on forecasts, budgets, and cost allocations. Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend actions. Develop and enforce best practices to control cloud spending..
• Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) : Implement cloud FinOps practices for budgeting, cost visibility, and chargebacks. Work with finance and engineering to ensure accurate reporting and allocation. Enforce governance policies and analyse cost variances for financial accuracy.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance teams to drive cloud cost awareness and support financial decisions. Provide training on cost management practices and deliver regular financial performance reports to senior leadership.
• Tooling & Automation: Use cloud financial tools (e.g., CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management) to monitor, forecast, and analyze spend. Automate cost reporting, alerts, and optimization using scripting and APIs. Ensure accurate integration of billing and usage data into financial systems.
• Cloud Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce cloud cost policies for resource provisioning and decommissioning. Ensure resource usage aligns with budgets, security standards, and company goals.

Ability and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours roster to support technology changes, as required.
 

About You

You’re a proactive professional with 3+ years of experience in cloud financial operations and infrastructure management, with a strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. You’re skilled in cloud cost optimization, financial reporting, and using tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, and Azure Cost Management.

You excel at analyzing data, creating budgets, and communicating financial insights to both technical and non-technical teams. You work independently in fast-paced environments and ensure compliance with privacy, security, and fraud prevention standards, contributing to a culture of integrity.
 

Ideally, you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance, or a related field, and a FinOps certification. Experience with cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and advanced scripting skills (e.g., Python, Shell) is a plus.

Culture: 

To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment 
• Opportunities for professional and personal development 
• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices 

How to Apply 

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au  

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.  

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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.