Job Description

Premier’s Department

Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Bring your finance leadership experience across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead strategic finance partnering for Aboriginal Affairs NSW, supporting senior leaders to manage budgets and priorities.
• Temporary Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369) opportunity up to two years, based in Martin Place and Mascot.

About the Role

The Premier’s Department is seeking an experienced finance leader to join the Finance & Operations Branch as Associate Director, Finance Business Partnering. Working internally with Aboriginal Affairs NSW, you will provide strategic financial advice and business partnering support to help leaders manage budgets, resources and priorities effectively.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Budgeting, you will partner closely with senior executives and managers across Aboriginal Affairs NSW, providing timely financial analysis, advice and reporting to support informed decision-making.

You will lead budget development, forecasting and financial performance activities, translate complex financial information into practical advice and identify emerging risks and opportunities. You will also support business cases and funding proposals, strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with NSW Government requirements.

The role leads a small team and works collaboratively across Finance, People and Culture, ICT, Governance and other corporate functions.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Strategic Finance Partnership: Demonstrated experience providing trusted financial advice to senior executives and business leaders within a large, complex organisation.
• Finance Systems and Team Leadership: Advanced capability across SAP, Excel, Power Query and Power BI, supported by experience improving reporting processes and leading a capable, service-focused finance team.
• Financial Planning and Performance: Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis, with the ability to identify risks and support informed decision-making.
• Influential Communication and Stakeholder Relationships: Proven ability to build trusted relationships, navigate competing priorities and translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice for non-financial audiences.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231 - $178,369) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Caiyi Zhao, Director - Caiyi.Zhao1@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.