Principal Management Accountant

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Health Manager Level 4 to lead the devolved state-wide budgeting and financial management. This temporary full-time position develops the state-wide budget, provides guidance on SMRS reports, and supports policy alignment with Treasury reporting standards across NSW Health.

The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement and knowledge of public sector financial governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and explain financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of public sector financial management and accounting requirements, including financial reporting, governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop the devolved state-wide budget and provides support and advice on state-wide SMRS reports, processes and policies to streamline reporting and planning to ensure compliance across NSW Health with accounting requirements and standards and consistency with Treasury's reporting systems.
• Advise on budget, forecasting and financial management processes to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Provide guidance and training to local budgets and finance teams to ensure uniform application of policies and standards.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 7th May 2026)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ698261

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

About this role

The Principal Management Accountant develops the devolved state-wide budget and provides support and advice on state-wide SMRS reports, processes and policies to streamline reporting and planning to ensure compliance across NSW Health with accounting requirements and standards and consistency with Treasury's reporting systems.

About you

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial management, including the provision of sound financial analysis and advice to support decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and explain financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of public sector financial management and accounting requirements, including financial reporting, governance and compliance frameworks.

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.

2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest

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

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Anna Stephens (hiring manager) on [e-mail] and quote REQ698261.

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 [e-mail]

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.

Applications Close: 11:59am Monday 19th of October 2026