Finance & Modelling Analyst

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 work arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $ 113574 to $ 125720 super and annual leave loading
• Help drive smarter decisions with powerful financial insights.

About the role

As a Finance & Modelling Analyst you will deliver high-quality financial modelling analysis and strategic research to support executive decision-making and manage budget risk across schools and corporate functions.

Youll be responsible for developing robust financial models conducting scenario analysis and providing data-driven insights that inform planning policy and funding decisions in a complex and evolving environment.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You are a detail-oriented and intellectually curious finance professional with strong modelling and analytical skills. You thrive in complex environments and are confident translating data into meaningful insights that influence strategic decisions.

You will bring:

• Experience in financial modelling forecasting and scenario analysis
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data
• Experience supporting planning budgeting or policy work
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility and ability to adapt in a fast-paced changing environment

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience providing high quality modelling and financial advice and insights to senior stakeholders including from financial models
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide financial acumen capability uplift including proven achievements in improving organisation operational efficiency
• 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

• Degree in accounting or finance discipline or demonstrated relevant and successful workplace experience
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary salary sacrificing options employers 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.

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 Departments values and priorities.

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 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm

For role enquiries please contact Avin Mehta via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact

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 () 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.