Director, Finance, Planning & Performance

Department: Finance Planning & Performance

Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority

Location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

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Req ID: 85349

Drive integrated financial, commercial and performance outcomes across NSW

Location: Sydney

Competitive Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience.

The Director Finance, Planning and Performance is a senior leadership role within the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), responsible for delivering integrated financial, risk, procurement, commercial and performance services that enable effective service delivery across the organisation.

This role provides critical, evidence-based advice to the Executive, CEO and Minister, ensuring strong financial stewardship, robust governance and transparency of public funds. You will lead enterprise-wide planning, reporting and performance frameworks, while strengthening commercial capability and ensuring compliance with NSW Government policy and legislative requirements.

In this role, you will:

Lead integrated finance, planning and performance functions, driving strong financial stewardship, governance and organisational outcomes

Oversee strategic and business planning, aligning budgets, performance and reporting to enable transparency and informed decision-making

Provide expert, evidence-based advice across finance, risk, procurement and commercial matters to support Executive and Ministerial priorities

Drive robust risk, compliance and procurement frameworks, ensuring value-for-money outcomes and alignment with NSW Government requirements

Build strong relationships with NSW Treasury and key stakeholders to deliver coordinated, whole-of-government outcomes

About You

You are a highly capable finance and strategy leader with experience operating in complex, high-accountability environments. You bring strong commercial acumen, strategic insight and a track record of delivering integrated financial and performance outcomes.

We are looking for a leader with:

Demonstrated experience in senior finance, strategy or commercial leadership roles, ideally within government or a large, complex organisation

Strong knowledge of public sector financial management, budgeting, reporting, procurement and governance frameworks

Proven ability to lead enterprise planning, performance and risk functions

Experience managing procurement and commercial activities, including contract and vendor management

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to operate at Executive level

Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Director, Finance, Planning & Performance

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

Flexible working practices

Contemporary workspaces and technology

Access to learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)

Workforce that values inclusion

Competitive pay and conditions

Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

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 Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Leonard Kary, Executive Director, Finance and Strategy via leonard.kary@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0474 694 535

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0419 333 746 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.