A challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make significant impact

Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $125,693 - $138,510per annum plus superannuation

Ongoing role based in Sydney CBD, NSW

Hybrid work environment, 3 days minimum in the office per week.

About the role

In this newly created role, you will play a key role in the development and management of finance policies and accounting policy guidance that enables strategic decision-making and drives efficient operations. Your expertise in technical accounting will be essential in providing high-quality advice, preparing technical position papers and policy positions, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Understanding of NSW Treasury policies, guidelines and legislation will be essential to the success of the role. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

About You

You are a highly skilled and experienced finance professional, CA or CPA qualified, with a strong background in the interpretation and development of finance policies. You have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, and you are someone who values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

You thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Your deep knowledge of accounting standards and finance policies, combined with your ability to solve complex and sensitive issues will be key to your ultimate success in this role.

In addition, we are looking for someone with the following experience:

Strong technical accounting skills, with the ability to develop and clearly articulate complex accounting issues to a variety of stakeholders

Experience partnering with and advising Executives and senior managers, with the ability to influence decision-making in a complex financial governance environment

Proactive approach to driving innovation and continuous improvement in financial reporting, systems and processes

Tertiary qualifications in accountancy, commerce, finance or relevant discipline.

CA and/or CPA qualified

For any questions related to this role, please contact Raja Gnanasundaram, Associate Director Governance and Accounting Policy by email: [email protected]

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your online application. Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th May 2025 (10:00AM)

Recruitment Contact: Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

Create social and economic opportunities for the state

Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.