NSW Government -Department of Education Hiring for Principal Finance Officer Job at Parramatta Full Time

Principal Finance Officer

• 6 x Ongoing Full-Time (as well as Temporary positions)
• Location: Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Competitive salary: $139,077. Package includes salary ($113,343 – $124,901), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 35 hour week

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The positions will sit within Finance Analysis and Partnership team in the Strategic Budgeting and Partnership directorate. This unit provides operational, tactical and strategic financial planning and analysis support to Divisional stakeholders. A key responsibility of this team is to provide financial analysis and insight to Divisional stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective allocation of funds and delivery of outcomes.

About the role

The role is primarily responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on the financial management of assigned Directorates or Divisions. The scope of work is defined by the operational priorities of the assigned business unit and the financial reporting and analysis required to enable effective decision making, the role is responsible for leading a team/ projects or programs to deliver accurate, reliable and focused results that meet stakeholder expectations and the Directorate’s service delivery standards. The role supports senior managers in the implementation of innovative solutions to achieve continuous improvements in corporate financial programs, processes and service delivery.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or in a related discipline and eligibility for membership to a recognised professional accounting body and/or equivalent relevant workplace experience.

About you

This role partners with business units and program areas to provide high level financial advice, analysis and decision support to shape and facilitate the achievement of strategic outcomes.

You will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop an understanding of the business and key drivers influencing business performance. Provide high level financial advice, financial management information and insights to support strategic decision making. Have solid presentation skills to engage audience at various levels along with Strong communication skills – able to communicate effectively key messages with stakeholders, have an adaptive style and influence outcomes.

How to apply

When applying you will need to:

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

Describe your experience in providing strategic advice and support to senior stakeholders to address complex Finance issue. What challenges did you face and what was the outcome? (400 words).

Targeted Question 2

Describe your experience in developing budgets for large complex organizations including engagement with stakeholders? (400 words).

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

Closing date: 29 September 2022 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jason Borg at [email protected], Omar Tlais [email protected] or Jaimin Bhatt at [email protected]

Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 10th October 2022.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.