Principal, Budget and Reporting

NSW Ministry of Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days from home

Flex leave

Learning & development opportunities

Employee support services

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health, through the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA), seeks a Principal, Budget and Reporting to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for HPCA and 15 NSW Health Professional Councils. The role focuses on delivering clear insights, partnering with senior stakeholders and implementing improvements.

Role offers a Crown Clerk 11/12 salary range from 154,231 to 178,370 AUD plus super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour week and flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash projections, management reporting and stakeholder partnering.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing finance professionals and fostering a high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for HPCA and 15 NSW Health Professional Councils.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive financial insights and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor finance professionals to build a cohesive, high-performing team.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Job description

Role Title: Principal, Budget and Reporting – REQ699059

• Conveniently located in Haymarket close to public transport
• Employment type: Full-Time Ongoing
• 35 hour working week, flexible working conditions, including hybrid working environment (subject to operational requirements)

About this role

Are you an experienced finance leader who can turn complex financial information into clear insights and practical decisions?

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is seeking a Principal, Budget and Reporting, to lead a capable team and deliver high-quality budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis for the HPCA and 15 NSW Health Professional Councils.

This is an influential role for a financial professional who enjoys leading people, partnering with senior stakeholders and implementing continuous improvements.

Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $154,231 - $178,370 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Descriptions:

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• Extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash projections, management reporting and partnering with key stakeholders while maintaining collaborative and effective relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing finance professionals, building a cohesive, positive and high performing team culture.

Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - 11:59pm

Working at Health Professional Councils Authority

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.

• Supportive working environment, including hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home, subject to operational requirements
• Flex leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and employer support of professional development opportunities
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the HPCA 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.

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

1.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
2.For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3.Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Applications Close: 5 November 2026 - 11:59pm