Finance Officer

Join the Finance Strategy team at Ministry of Health for an exciting

Full Time ongoing opportunit y and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Strategy team at NSW Ministry of Health to build strong and productive working relationships with stakeholders, provide high quality financial advice and analysis and support the Ministry of Health and Health system support group achieve sustainable financial outcomes. This role supports stakeholders to make considered and informed financial decisions in line with financial policies and procedures supported by financial analysis and advice.

Crown Clerk grade 5/6 starting salary from $99,938 - $110,271 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'll be doing

This position plays a key role to support the strategic financial outcomes across the Ministry of Health and Health System Support Group. With a strategic mindset, you will:

• Support stakeholders with budget management, forecasting and program or branch performance to ensure financial sustainability.
• Proactively monitor and analyse performance, identifying trends and risks to address with stakeholders and/or the Principal Finance Business Partner.
• Prepare and review briefings and other documentation with a focus on strategic financial assessment.
• Raise financial concerns with stakeholders and/or the Principal Finance Business Partner as appropriate.

About you

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

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communicate policies and advice clearly and concisely including to non-financial stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work independently and in a small dynamic team environment.
• Foster a collaborative, professional and supportive team culture.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll 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 3 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• How have you built strong and productive working relationships with stakeholders? What techniques have you applied and how has this achieved outcomes?

• Describe a time where you had to manage multiple competing priorities. How did you prioritise your work and what outcome was achieved?

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 Julian Bacich on ***email_hidden*** and quote

REQ657359.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu 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: Sunday 12 July 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.

• For more information on applying visit our career portal.

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

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 (11:59 PM).

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