Job Description
Department of Education
Reference number
1221XXXXXX
Occupation
Corporate Services, Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting, Financial Control/Management
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 per year
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 11:59pm
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 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $ 142,665 + super and annual leave loading
Play a pivotal role in delivering strategic financial insights in a complex, high-impact environment
About the role
As the Senior Management Accountant, you will lead the department’s approach to capital budget management, forecasting, and reporting. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring alignment with best practice, governance frameworks, and external requirements.
You will work closely with divisions and regional offices to drive the implementation and operationalisation of capital forecasting and reporting processes. Acting as a central point of oversight, you will review and assess capital forecasts, identify risks and issues, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.
This role operates in a fast-paced and evolving environment, requiring you to manage competing priorities, respond to complex queries, and deliver high-quality financial insights under pressure.
The role is part of a newly created centralised Capital Services function and will help lead the capability uplift and transformation of capital reporting processes across the department, ensuring leaders have clear information they can act on.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You are a proactive and experienced finance professional with strong expertise in management accounting, particularly within capital budgeting and forecasting.
You will have:
Proven experience in financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
A keen eye for detail and the ability to identify risks, issues, and opportunities
Experience working in complex or large organisations, ideally within government or regulated environments
The ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment while maintaining accuracy and quality
A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving process enhancements and adapting to system or policy reforms
Key knowledge and experience
Demonstrated experience working in management accounting roles
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s 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 and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional association 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, employer’s 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 Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s 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,
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 non–child-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: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Phil Skidmore via email on Phil.Skidmore@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact projectrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au
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 (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.
Reference number
1221XXXXXX
Occupation
Corporate Services, Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting, Financial Control/Management
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 per year
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 11:59pm
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 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $ 142,665 + super and annual leave loading
Play a pivotal role in delivering strategic financial insights in a complex, high-impact environment
About the role
As the Senior Management Accountant, you will lead the department’s approach to capital budget management, forecasting, and reporting. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring alignment with best practice, governance frameworks, and external requirements.
You will work closely with divisions and regional offices to drive the implementation and operationalisation of capital forecasting and reporting processes. Acting as a central point of oversight, you will review and assess capital forecasts, identify risks and issues, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.
This role operates in a fast-paced and evolving environment, requiring you to manage competing priorities, respond to complex queries, and deliver high-quality financial insights under pressure.
The role is part of a newly created centralised Capital Services function and will help lead the capability uplift and transformation of capital reporting processes across the department, ensuring leaders have clear information they can act on.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You are a proactive and experienced finance professional with strong expertise in management accounting, particularly within capital budgeting and forecasting.
You will have:
Proven experience in financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
A keen eye for detail and the ability to identify risks, issues, and opportunities
Experience working in complex or large organisations, ideally within government or regulated environments
The ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment while maintaining accuracy and quality
A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving process enhancements and adapting to system or policy reforms
Key knowledge and experience
Demonstrated experience working in management accounting roles
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s 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 and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional association 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, employer’s 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 Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s 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,
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 non–child-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: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Phil Skidmore via email on Phil.Skidmore@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact projectrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au
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 (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Management Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.