Each week I look through every role on the iWorkForNSW job board, and this week there are some standout opportunities for finance professionals. Whether you’re focused on contract management, business partnering, budgeting or leadership, there’s a role here to suit your experience level.
These jobs are ideal for private sector finance experts who want to move into government without starting from scratch. You already have the skills—now it’s about showing how your commercial experience translates to public value. If you’re unsure how to position yourself for government recruitment, I’ve linked a resource that will help you put together a professional, persuasive application.
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- Manager Contracts and Procurement – Ambulance NSW
- Finance Business Partner – NSW Trustee & Guardian
- Senior Finance Business Analyst – DPI & Regional Development
- Budget and Planning Officer – Department of Education
- Finance Officer (Cleaning Customer Service) – Department of Education
- Financial Analyst – Dept. Planning, Housing & Infrastructure
- Finance Manager – Department of Communities & Justice
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Try Write It For MeManager Contracts and Procurement – Ambulance NSW
This temporary full‑time (12‑month) role leads strategic contracts for NSW Ambulance, from sourcing through award and ongoing supplier management. You’ll develop contract plans, negotiate renewals and variations, and coach procurement staff in best‑practice contract management. The salary range sits between $132,236 and $150,222 plus 12 % superannuation, and the role is based at the State Operations Centre in Sydney Olympic Park.
- Up‑to‑date résumé/CV.
- Responses to two targeted questions addressing your experience negotiating and managing complex strategic contracts with multiple stakeholders and describing a tender or contract process you managed.
Finance Business Partner – NSW Trustee & Guardian
Join the NSW Trustee and Guardian’s Financial Performance & Investments Division as a Finance Business Partner. This ongoing full‑time role (35 hours/week) is based in Parramatta with hybrid options and offers a salary range of $113,574–$125,720 plus superannuation and leave loading. You’ll support directors and program managers to develop budgets, forecast trends and provide data‑driven insights that influence strategic decisions across the agency.
- Online application via PageUp.
- Résumé (max 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your skills and suitability.
- Target question: outline your experience in finance business partnering and provide an example of improved financial performance.
Senior Finance Business Analyst – Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) seeks a Senior Finance Business Analyst to maintain and evolve the department’s MyOutcomes reporting tool. This ongoing full‑time role can be based at regional locations including Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo or Coffs Harbour, with a salary starting from $129,464 plus superannuation. You’ll analyse current financial reporting structures, coordinate enhancements to modules and support finance teams with business process improvements.
- Résumé (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your skills, experience and fit.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining financial reporting systems and leading process improvements.
Budget and Planning Officer – Department of Education
Located in Eveleigh with flexible work arrangements, this ongoing full‑time role sits within the NSW Department of Education’s cleaning services reform program. Salary is at Clerk Grade 7/8 with a range of $113,574–$125,720 plus super and leave loading. You’ll analyse budgets and forecasts, prepare performance data and contribute to the planning and delivery of essential services across public schools.
- Attach a résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements.
- Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting or a related discipline, plus a Working with Children Check.
Finance Officer (Cleaning Customer Service) – Department of Education
The Department of Education is recruiting multiple Finance Officers as part of its whole‑of‑government cleaning contracts reform. These ongoing full‑time positions offer flexible working arrangements across several NSW locations, with salaries in the $113,574–$125,720 range plus super and leave loading. You’ll manage invoicing and reconciliations, resolve chargeback disputes and maintain accurate financial records to ensure fair and efficient service delivery.
- Résumé (up to 5 pages) and a cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role’s capabilities.
- Targeted question 1 (300 words): Describe a time you resolved a financial issue for a customer or stakeholder. How did you ensure a fair outcome and maintain the relationship?
- Targeted question 2 (300 words): Provide an example of a time you had to make a decision in line with policies or procedures, particularly in a complex or contentious situation.
Financial Analyst – Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure
This permanent full‑time position in the Budget Strategy & Performance team (part of the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure) can be based in Parramatta, Orange or Newcastle. Salary is relative to experience and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super. You’ll deliver high‑quality financial reporting, performance analysis and strategic insights that support senior management across one of NSW’s most influential government departments.
- Submit a résumé and cover letter via PageUp outlining your experience and suitability.
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or a similar discipline and full membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants ANZ.
Finance Manager – Department of Communities & Justice
Homes NSW – a division of the Department of Communities and Justice – is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the budgeting and reporting functions for housing portfolio projects and programs. This ongoing full‑time position is based in Parramatta and offers a generous salary ($149,739–$173,174 plus super) at Grade 11/12. You’ll coordinate finance and budget management across teams, manage capital maintenance budgets and lead multidisciplinary project teams to improve service delivery.
- Apply through the DCJ careers site with a résumé and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
- Tertiary financial and project management qualifications and demonstrated experience managing large projects and budgets.
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