Strategic Finance Officer

Job Details; Newcastle; Hybrid; ZAR 1 248 000 - 1 382 000; Full time

Job summary

A Government Agency is seeking a strategic finance professional in Newcastle, offering a temporary full-time position until December 2026 with potential for extension. Responsibilities include providing high-level accounting support and ensuring compliance with statutory financial requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of financial management, experience in budgeting, and strong communication skills. The role supports hybrid work arrangements and a salary range of $113,574 to $125,720 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Government Sector Finance Act 2018 and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience in financial management and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level accounting support services.
• Review general ledger accounts for reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Strategic finance skills

Management reporting

Budgeting

Statutory financial accounting

Financial management principles

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Membership with a recognized professional accounting body (CPA Australia or equivalent)

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Use your strategic finance skills to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW

• Temporary role to December 2026 with possibility of extension
• Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Newcastle or other NSW office by negotiation
• Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 plus super

Opportunity to join the Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR) and contributing to making sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.

The role also provides high level accounting support services including the review of all general ledger accounts to ensure consistent reconciliation with management reports and annual financial statements.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have knowledge of the application of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 Treasurers Directions and Australian Accounting Standards with a broad understanding of relevant Government policies.

Your key experience is in management reporting budgeting and statutory financial accounting coupled with knowledge and experience in financial management and accounting principles and practices.

With good time management and communication skills you have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and diverse stakeholder needs in a fast paced and time critical environment.

You are self-motivated and have a genuine interest in keeping up to date with changing accounting standards NSW Treasury policies and other statutory reporting requirements.

Having or working towards membership with a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia would be highly regarded.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ibby Yunusa Manager Strategic Finance Policy and Performance NRAR via email.

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