Senior Finance System Officer

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 


• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available 


• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 + super and annual leave loading 


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions 

About the role 

The Senior Finance System Officer leads the development and delivery of projects to enhance Finance systems and data to ensure Finance school systems are continually improved to more effectively and efficiently support school financial management. 

For further information please click here to view the role description 

Some of the responsibilities include however not limited to: 

• Lead the development of a systems and data governance framework and architecture 


• Set the direction around the use of Finance systems and data and work with other Finance teams to implement frameworks and architecture  


• Lead the design and implementation of data quality / assurance mechanisms as well as initiatives to support the ongoing accuracy and integrity of finance data. 


• Lead the development and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of finance systems and data governance  


• Support the design and delivery of projects to implement systems and data governance. 


• Support the delivery of Finance strategic reform projects by providing advice and linkages with systems knowledge and skills. 


• Influence and negotiate with stakeholder to obtain consensus for change initiatives to facilitate scoping and setting business priorities 

About you  

• Demonstrated experience working with finance systems is highly regarded 


• Demonstrated experience working in projects is desirable 


• Strong verbal and written communication skills 


• Be able to influence stakeholders at all levels  


• Be able to work in an environment of change 

 
Key knowledge and experience 

• Extensive experience in developing and managing governance and administration of finance systems and data 


• 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 

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience 


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

Benefits 

• 35 hour working week 


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


• 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. 

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:  Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm. 

 
For role enquiries please contact Jessica Horn via email at [email protected]  

For recruitment process enquiries please contact [email protected]  

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. 

 
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.