Principal Financial Analyst

Join our Financial and Corporate Services Division at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity (up to May 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

The Office of the Deputy Secretary, Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight of operational processes within the Financial and Corporate Services Division. Core functions include:

• Streamlining business processes, ensuring timely responses to Division priorities, and communicating key financial and system updates.
• Supporting the transmission of evidence based financial advice to Ministers, the Executive and stakeholders, turning complex data into insights that guide decision making and policy development.
• Playing a key role in anticipating emerging risks, driving best practice financial management, and building strong partnerships to align system priorities.
• Supporting capability building and leading transformation initiatives that strengthen governance, optimise processes and embed continuous improvement across the Division.
• Manage Corporate Services functions across 1 Reserve Road including travel, invoicing and Pcard processing.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Principal Financial Analyst provides expert financial advice and information to support the development, implementation and maintenance of financial policy, procedures and strategic initiatives for NSW Health. This includes the financial and economic evaluation of business cases and cabinet submissions, and the development and/or revision of complex cost allocation and funding methodologies.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Provide expert financial advice to support the development, implementation and maintenance of financial policy, procedures and strategic initiatives for NSW Health.
• Provide highly specialised expert financial and economic advice to enable the robust evaluation of NSW Health cabinet submissions and business cases.
• Undertake complex financial analyses of Health Entity cost and revenue structures to provide input to financial performance assessments and the development/revision of cost allocation and funding methodologies.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Financial and Corporate Services division through the identification and implementation of improvements in financial practices and processes, including the development and/or revision of Finance policy and procedures manuals.
• Plan, manage and monitor projects assigned by the Deputy Chief Financial Officer or Chief Financial Officer to ensure project outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Prepare high quality correspondence, reports, submissions and briefings for the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Ministry’s Executive, the Minister and other relevant stakeholders.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant financial or economics related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the conduct of both economic and financial evaluations of business cases and funding submissions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting requirements and financial management procedures including the Public Finance and Audit Act, Treasurers Directions, Health Service Accounting Procedures Manual and relevant legislation and regulations, and the principles of accrual accounting.
• Extensive skills and experience in complex financial analyses and cost allocation methodologies in a large and diverse organisation.
• Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in using financial management information systems, spreadsheets, word processing, data bases and other office software packages.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Ruby Fitzmaurice on ***email_hidden*** and quote

REQ660983.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on [email protected].

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.

• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.

• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM)

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