Senior Financial Accountant

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 $133,348 to $146,945 + super and annual leave loading 


• Lead key financial accounting and reporting activities that support the NSW Department of Education  

About the role 

In this role, you will lead the execution and oversight of key financial accounting processes, controls and quality assurance activities, supporting accurate and effective financial reporting across the Department. 

You will play a key role in strengthening financial governance and controls, working collaboratively with Finance and Shared Services to identify risks, improve processes and ensure compliance with Department accounting policies and NSW Treasury requirements. 

You will also lead the planning, coordination and control of month-end close and NSW Treasury reporting activities, using your financial accounting expertise to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective controls. 

This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise in a role that combines financial accounting, governance, risk management, reporting and continuous improvement, while working with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Department. 

For further information please click here to view the role description 

About you 

You are an experienced financial accounting professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide sound financial advice in a complex and dynamic environment. 

You will bring: 

• Experience leading or coordinating month-end close, financial reporting and Financial Transaction governance 


• The ability to analyse financial information, identify issues and risks, and develop practical solutions and opportunities for continuous improvement 


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance and other business areas 


• The ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and respond flexibly to changing business requirements 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Substantial experience in applying Australian accounting standards and NSW Treasury accounting and reporting policies and requirements 


• Substantial experience with financial accounting and reporting risk identification and  


• implementation of fit for purpose financial governance, processes and controls. 


• 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 accounting or finance discipline and eligibility for membership of a recognised  professional association or demonstrated relevant and successful workplace experience 


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

Benefits 

• 35 hour working week. 


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


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


• Work alongside experienced Finance Business Partners in a collaborative team environment with opportunities to further develop your advisory and analytical capability.  


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions. 

How to apply 

Attach a resume (maximum 4 pages), cover letter (1 page) and respond to the targeted question as part of your application.  

Targeted Question 

Briefly describe your experience providing financial advice to senior management on complex financial issues. (300 words) 

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:  Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm. 

 
For role enquiries please contact Yan Yan 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.