Senior Project and Finance Officer

Department of Education

Reference number

14495-44293070

Occupation

Project Officer

Work type

Contract / Temporary

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

Closing date

26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

1x Temporary Full-Time position (12 months) with possibility of extension

Located in Parramatta with flexible hybrid working arrangements (2 days in office with Mondays from Parramatta office)

Clerk Grade 9/10 salary ranging from $129,464 - $142,665 + super and annual leave loading

Agency overview

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

School Excellence directorate

The School Excellence directorate brings together policy, implementation and priority work to deliver on Our Plan for Public Education and support schools in their ongoing pursuit of excellence.

The School Excellence Framework supports all NSW public schools in their pursuit of equity and excellence by clearly outlining what is valued as excellence in schools, both now and into the future.

All schools have areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. The School Excellence directorate focuses on those school practices that evidence shows are most directly related to continuous, school-wide improvement and better student outcomes.

About the role

The role provides high level support and advice to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and/or projects, identifying innovative solutions and improvements to ensure ongoing sustainable practices that meet stakeholder expectations and realisation of unit objectives.

The position works collaboratively supporting the ongoing management of the financial operations, budgetary and reporting functions in accordance with Departmental policies.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Relevant qualifications in accounting or a related discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Strong analytical and evaluation skills to effectively monitor the business units’ financial planning activities

Strong project management skills to support and deliver the School Lifecycle Pipeline

Essential requirements of the role

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.

Proficient in the use of advanced Microsoft Excel as well as data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI.

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. Please also answer the following questions:

Describe your experience budgeting, monitoring and highlight variances across multiple projects. How do you ensure accurate data analysis and timely financial reporting to keep your supervisor informed of the project/s financial position? (300 word limit)

Outline how you have used Microsoft Excel and PowerBI (or similar tools) to manage and communicate complex information to different stakeholders (300 word limit)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Sunday, 26th of July 2026 at 11:59PM.

For role enquiries please contact Bridget Antaky at Bridget.Antaky@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact SSIWorkForceDelivery@det.nsw.edu.au.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.