Job Description

• Ongoing full-timeopportunity

• Great Team environment

• Talent pool to be created for future roles

• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible/hybrid working environment

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Join a high-performing finance team where your expertise will drive strategic decision-making and ensure strong financial governance across the organisation. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes, partner with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality financial insights in a dynamic public sector environment.

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, reporting, and strategic insights to support decision-making and ensure compliance with public sector financial frameworks. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to optimise financial performance and strengthen governance practices including:

• Deliver high-quality analysis and insights to support key decisions

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and end-to-end financial planning processes

• Identify financial risks, issues, and opportunities to improve organisational performance

• Build strong stakeholder relationships to support informed decision-making and achieve efficiencies

• Partner with project leaders to translate activity into clear financial outcomes

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial demonstrated experience providing financial advice and undertaking budget forecasting and performance reporting in a government/public sector environment

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience working across diverse teams

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes

• Commitment to continuous improvement, governance, and best practice financial management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters senior stakeholders

• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with experience working across agencies, local governments, and multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring staff, supporting team performance, and contributing to a positive team culture.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce or other relevant field and eligibility for membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia

For more information read the full Role DescriptionSenior Finance Officer

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:

• Flexible working practices

• Contemporary workspaces and technology

• Access to learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance and wellbeing program

• Workforce that values inclusion

• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)

• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close11:59PM,Wednesday 3 June 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ashleen Nand, Manager Finance Planning & Performance at ashleen.nand@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. 

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0409 382 621 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.