Financial Assurance Officer
Financial Assurance Officer
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Help DCCEEW operate effectively and efficiently
- Ongoing full-time opportunity (35hours per week)
- Office location Parramatta Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110266 base to $122058 top super leave loading
Our Finance Policy and Frameworks team is currently seeking to appoint a Financial Assurance Officer as part of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) team.
About the Role
Support the CFO in designing and implementing a robust internal finance controls framework and manage finance controls activities to enable the department to operate more effectively efficiently and safely. Responsibilities include identifying and documenting financial risks and associated control activities supporting process improvements managing the annual Management Certification Questionnaire and tracking audit-related actions. The role also involves liaising across the department stakeholders to gather financial information preparing informed insights on controls efficacy and assurance and contributing to best practice to support informed decision-making.
About You
- Risk Assessment & Financial Controls: Ability to proactively identify assess and document emerging financial and control risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Process Improvement: Skilled in evaluating and implementing improvements to financial control environments and business processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Project Coordination: Experience in managing and supporting complex projects such as the Management Certification Questionnaire (MCQ) including the use of modern tools and methodologies.
- Analytical & Research Skills: Strong capability in conducting research analysing data and preparing insightful reports and briefing papers to support strategic decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with senior officials executive managers and cross-functional teams.
- Audit & Assurance Support: Proficient in coordinating audit-related documentation tracking progress on audit recommendations and preparing reports for internal and external review bodies.
- Time Management & Multitasking: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic and complex environment.
- Regulatory Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards Treasury policies and mandatory reporting requirements with the ability to adapt to changes quickly.
- Judgement & Diplomacy: Capable of exercising sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive financial information and engaging with high-level stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce Business or similar field from a recognised institution and/or relevant industry experience.
- Strong Microsoft suite skills (PowerPoint Excel Word One-Note)
For more information read the full Role Description:Financial Assurance Officer
Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Clare Donnellan via or on
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
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If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailingor contacting Jessica Smith via or(please mention reference number 543171).
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
