Mgr Advisory & Partnering

NSW Department of Education; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Superannuation contributed by employer

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a strategic Finance Leader to provide financial leadership and advisory services across divisions. You will oversee budgeting, performance reporting and high‑quality financial advice, partnering with executives to improve resource use.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will work with DELs and senior stakeholders to strengthen financial management across schools and divisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or business.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and non‑finance stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Strong financial management and business advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, performance reporting and delivery of financial advisory services.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and partner with divisional executives to strengthen financial practices.
• Collaborate with Finance and Shared Services to drive continuous improvement in financial performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or business

Job description

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Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)

Location:

Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Description:

At the NSW Department of Education , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time


• Multiple roles available


• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available


• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $154,231 - $178,369 + super and annual leave loading


• Shape the future of education through smart financial leadership

About the role

The Manager, Finance Business Advisory Partnering provides strategic financial leadership and advice to one or more NSW Public Schools divisions and Directors of Educational Leadership (DELs) or to our Executives leading our Corporate Divisions. The role supports effective financial decision-making by overseeing budgeting, performance reporting and the delivery of high-quality financial advisory services.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will partner closely with divisional executives and DELs to strengthen financial management practices across schools or the Education Support Division. You will also work collaboratively with Finance and Shared Services teams to deliver targeted support, build financial capability and drive continuous improvement in financial performance and resource use.

The Finance Directorate is currently undergoing a strategic transformation focused on embedding strong people leadership, driving cultural change, and delivering customer‑centric services. Future applicants should be prepared to lead with vision and empathy, fostering an inclusive and high‑performing team culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement for business partnering services.

About you

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative finance leader who can provide trusted advice and drive strong financial management outcomes across the division.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience to confidently partner with senior executives and non‑finance stakeholders to influence strategic outcomes.


• Strong financial management and business advisory experience, with the ability to provide clear insights to support decision‑making.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.


• Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering high‑quality financial services.


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work with agility and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in building strong relationships with executive stakeholders and in developing and implementing change initiatives.


• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting or business or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• 35 hour working week


• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions


• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Applicants are encouraged to prepare your application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Closing date: Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Simon Mikulandra via email on [e-mail] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact [e-mail]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.