Senior Associate Strategic Advisory (Finance Strategic Budgeting)

Exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance Team

This is a Clerk Grade 9/10 role, offering a salary range of $125,693 - $138,510

Ongoing based in Sydney with a hybrid working arrangements

About the role

The Senior Associate Strategic Advisory is part of the broader Finance Strategic Budgeting team. As a Senior Associate, Strategic Advisory, you will play a key role in providing expert advice, research, and policy insights to support complex strategic initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead critical projects, and develop evidence-based recommendations that drive meaningful outcomes.

This role requires a dynamic professional who can navigate ambiguity, provide innovative solutions, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conduct in-depth financial analysis using multiple system to support strategic planning, business case development, and budget submissions.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of business cases and other submissions for policy proposals, ensuring alignment with Treasury guidelines and addressing follow-up queries.

Prepare high-quality briefing packs for the Secretary and Minister to support financial performance reviews and the state budget process.

Collaborate with Finance Managers and stakeholders across the Operating Division to deliver evidence-based advice that influences funding decisions and budget outcomes.

Draft clear, persuasive reports, ERC submissions, and briefing notes for senior executives, while meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture, sharing expertise and supporting continuous improvement in financial management practices.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with the following:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Strong strategic and analytical capabilities with the ability to assess complex problems and develop sound recommendations

Experience in policy development, advisory, or consultancy

Project management expertise – proven ability to drive initiatives from planning to implementation.

Adaptability and problem-solving mindset – comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Strong background in strategy, policy development, or regulatory advisory within government, corporate or consulting environments

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NSW Public Sector environment, financial management, polices, processes and the relevant regulatory/legislative/statutory requirements that underpin organisational financial operations and business case preparation for the state budget.

Essential requirement

Tertiary qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or equivalent working knowledge and experience

Preferred requirements

Experience in using ERP systems to develop strategic analysis

Experience in using Prime (Treasury) system

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply!

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 9th October 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: For enquiries relating to the role please contact Ehsan Chowdhury, Associate Director Strategic Advisory - [email protected]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Partner – [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.