Principal Financial Analyst (722289)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tasmanian Government is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst in Hobart to join the Government Finance and Accounting Branch and drive whole-of-government banking, financial reporting, accounting and budgeting activities. You will provide authoritative advice, prepare consolidated financial statements and budget estimates, and contribute to strategic finance projects with independence and judgment.

Flexible/hybrid working options are available to support delivery of high‑quality financial

Responsibilities

• Work in a small, professional team and contribute to strategic projects across the Government Finance and Accounting Branch.
• Apply your expertise to provide authoritative advice on complex banking, accounting and financial management matters.
• Play a key role in significant whole-of-government banking, financial reporting, accounting and budgeting activities.
• Help deliver consolidated financial statements and budget estimates for the General Government Sector, Total State Sector and Public Account.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to learning and development opportunities.

Job description

Department of Treasury and Finance
Budget and Finance Division
Government Finance and Accounting Branch

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$112,990 to $127,715 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Contribute to strategic finance and accounting projects, provide authoritative advice on whole-of-government banking and financial reporting and prepare consolidated financial statements and budget estimates.

• Work in a small, professional team and contribute to strategic projects across the Government Finance and Accounting Branch.


• Apply your expertise to provide authoritative advice on complex banking, accounting and financial management matters.


• Play a key role in significant whole-of-government banking, financial reporting, accounting and budgeting activities.


• Help deliver consolidated financial statements and budget estimates for the General Government Sector, Total State Sector and Public Account.


• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to learning and development opportunities.

About You

Treasury is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join the Government Finance and Accounting Branch and play an important role in delivering whole-of-government banking, financial reporting, accounting and budgeting activities.

This is an opportunity to undertake varied and important work that supports the Government’s management of the State’s financial position. You will provide authoritative advice on whole-of-government banking and financial reporting arrangements, prepare consolidated financial statements and budget estimates, and help deliver strategic finance and accounting projects.

You will bring highly developed financial reporting, accounting and analytical skills, along with the ability to interpret complex requirements and develop practical solutions to non-routine issues. You will produce high-quality financial and written material, clearly explain complex technical matters and provide authoritative advice to a range of stakeholders.

This role will suit someone who thrives working with considerable independence, can effectively manage competing priorities and is confident leading, guiding and mentoring others. You will exercise sound professional judgement, make a positive contribution to a collaborative team environment and model Treasury’s values in everything you do.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

The Government Finance and Accounting Branch monitors and reports on finances at both an agency and whole-of-government level and develops and implements financial management policy advice for the General Government Sector.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours.

Period of Appointment

This is a fixed term appointment for a period of 2 years.