Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week
• Office based in Parramatta; flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $173,121 to $191,993 + superannuation & annual leave loading

The Financial Control and Reporting team within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) deliver enterprise-wide financial governance, assurance and policy frameworks across the portfolio.

We partner with senior leaders, NSW Treasury and key stakeholders to strengthen financial management practices, ensure compliance, and build capability across complex and evolving areas—including climate-related financial reporting and asset management

About the role

As Senior Manager, Financial Assurance and Compliance, you will lead the delivery of financial governance frameworks that support strong decision-making and accountability across the department.

You will play a key role in shaping financial policy, strengthening internal controls, and driving compliance with Treasury requirements. You will also lead the department’s strategic approach to climate-related financial disclosures and oversee asset management policy frameworks.

This is a strategic, hands-on role where you will:

• Drive financial policy and compliance frameworks across the portfolio
• Lead internal controls and assurance processes
• Deliver climate-related financial disclosures and related activities / outcomes
• Oversee asset management policy and alignment with planning
• Partner with senior stakeholders, including Treasury
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing team

About You

You are an experienced senior finance professional with a strong track record in governance, controls, and compliance, combined with the ability to lead and influence in complex environments.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in financial governance, controls, policy, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of public sector financial frameworks and Treasury requirements
• Expertise or exposure to climate reporting, asset management, or enterprise risk (highly regarded)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Be able to adapt quickly to evolving climate reporting requirements and stay abreast of latest updates in this space

You are a confident, collaborative leader who builds capability within teams and delivers practical, high-quality outcomes while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience at a senior level in developing corporate governance and controls, climate reporting and disclosures, asset management and enterprise risk management policies and practices

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Financial Assurance and Compliance

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 4 pages)
• a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience and addressing how you meet the focus capability requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close on Tuesday, 28 July at 11:55 PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Zana Garevska, Director Financial Control & Reporting via zana.garevska@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

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

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Nivya Shetty) via 0437 224 498 or nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 551409).

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