Mgr Advisory & Partnering

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.  

• Ongoing Full-Time  


• Multiple roles available  


• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available 


• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $154,231 - $178,369 + super and annual leave loading       


• Shape the future of education through smart financial leadership 

About the role 

The Manager, Finance Business Advisory Partnering provides strategic financial leadership and advice to one or more NSW Public Schools divisions and Directors of Educational Leadership (DELs) or to our Executives leading our Corporate Divisions. The role supports effective financial decision-making by overseeing budgeting, performance reporting and the delivery of high-quality financial advisory services. 

Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will partner closely with divisional executives and DELs to strengthen financial management practices across schools or the Education Support Division. You will also work collaboratively with Finance and Shared Services teams to deliver targeted support, build financial capability and drive continuous improvement in financial performance and resource use. 

The Finance Directorate is currently undergoing a strategic transformation focused on embedding strong people leadership, driving cultural change, and delivering customer-centric services. Future applicants should be prepared to lead with vision and empathy, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement for business partnering services.   

For further information please click here to view the role description 

About you  

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative finance leader who can provide trusted advice and drive strong financial management outcomes across the division.  

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience to confidently partner with senior executives and non-finance stakeholders to influence strategic outcomes. 


• Strong financial management and business advisory experience, with the ability to provide clear insights to support decision-making. 


• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams. 


• Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering high-quality financial services. 


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work with agility and identify opportunities to improve financial performance. 

Key Knowledge and Experience  

• Extensive experience in building strong relationships with executive stakeholders and in developing and implementing change initiatives. 


• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s  Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. 

Essential requirements of the role 

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting or business or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. 


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.  

Benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements 


• 35 hour working week 


• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading 


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions 


• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth 

How to apply 

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.  

You will also be required to respond to targeted questions as part of the application process.  

Targeted Questions:  

1. Please provide an example of where you have driven cost savings initiatives and worked with executives to implement. What was the outcomes you achieved. (300 words)


2. Please provide an example of a people change initiative you have led. What was required to lead people through this change and what outcomes were you able to achieve? (300 words) 

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities. 

Please refer to the  Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. 

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. 

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. 

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. 

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid. 

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.  

 
Closing date:  Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm. 

 
For role enquiries please contact Simon Mikulandra via email on  [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact [email protected]  

 
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 recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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.