Senior Financial Advisor

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 9/10 with salary ranging from $133348 to $146945 super and annual leave loading
• Drive financial performance and service improvements that support better outcomes for schools across NSW

About the role

As a Senior Financial Advisor you will provide high-level financial and business advisory services to support executive decision-making and the achievement of divisional objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders including Executive Directors and Directors across our Schools and Corporate divisions you will deliver strategic financial advice insights and recommendations that support effective resource management and financial performance.

In this role you will lead budgeting forecasting labour analytics and management reporting activities while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and enhance service delivery. You will transform complex financial data into meaningful insights develop executive-level reports and presentations and partner with stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.

You will contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering high quality services and outcomes for the department.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

We are looking for a strategic and customer-focused finance business partnering professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes. You are motivated by the opportunity to apply your financial expertise in supporting decisions that create a positive impact across the NSW education system.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience providing financial advisory business partnering management accounting or financial analysis services in a complex environment.
• Strong financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting skills with the ability to identify trends risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex financial and business data and translate insights into clear actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-making at all levels.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports presentations dashboards and briefing materials for executive audiences.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency service delivery and business outcomes.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Key knowledge and experience

• Extensive experience leading change and improving financial processes and systems for efficient and effective operations.
• Strong knowledge of and experience working with finance systems (the Department uses SAP) for the purposes of creating insights and recommendations
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Qualifications 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

• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions

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.

Please refer to the Applicants 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 nonchild-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 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Simon Mikulandra via email at

For recruitment process enquiries please contact

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 Educations 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.