Strategic Director, Financial Control & Procurement

Premier's Department NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier’s Department NSW in Sydney is seeking a Director, Financial Control and Procurement to lead strategic financial control for the Premier’s Department and The Cabinet Office. You will guide budget management, reporting, and procurement policy to meet current and emerging business needs.

You are an experienced CPA with strong gov finance expertise, capable of leading teams, managing risk, and delivering high-quality financial insights to influence executive decisions across two departments.

Qualifications

• CPA-qualified with deep accounting knowledge and government compliance experience.
• Strong governance, risk awareness and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead large teams across complex government operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and procurement functions for two departments.
• Oversee procurement policy and compliance with government frameworks.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior executives for decision-making.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and robust budget management.
• Drive major projects and continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Build trusted partnerships with executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Audit and compliance

Public sector finance

Strategic project management

Budget management

Education

CPA qualification

Job description

Premier’s Department NSW in Sydney is seeking a Director, Financial Control and Procurement to lead strategic financial control for the Premier’s Department and The Cabinet Office. You will guide budget management, reporting, and procurement policy to meet current and emerging business needs.

You are an experienced CPA with strong gov finance expertise, capable of leading teams, managing risk, and delivering high-quality financial insights to influence executive decisions across two departments.