Principal Finance Officer - Parramatta, Australia - NSW Government -Department of Education

NSW Government -Department of Education
NSW Government -Department of Education
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Parramatta, Australia

5 days ago

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Ongoing Full-Time:

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Location: Parramatta/Remote (Hybrid):

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$143,236 Package includes salary ($116,211 - $128,061), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Department of Education


The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The Finance Systems team reports into ITD. We are the conduit between Corporate Finance and ITD.

Finance Systems is described as the provision of, support to, and continuous improvement of finance systems and finance performance tools.


Finance Systems responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, implement, maintain and make robust, the Department's finance systems and performance tools, in partnership with Corporate Finance.
  • Provide functional knowledge support for those systems.
  • Provide governance around finance systems and finance master data.
  • Create appropriate feedback channels to assess service delivery.

About the role


The role is primarily responsible for supporting the Manager by leading and coordinating daily operations and providing expert advice and support for the delivery of financial systems that meets the needs of the Department, its customers and key stakeholders.

The role may lead projects to deliver accurate, reliable and focused results that meet stakeholder expectations and the Directorate's service delivery standards.


The role will further entail:

  • Maintaining governance and integrity of systems and associated data that supports the financial reporting process
  • Supporting senior manager in the implementation of innovative solutions to achieve continuous improvements in corporate financial programs, process and service delivery
  • Support the Finance Systems team with Finance Projects
  • Assist with the analysis of proposals for system enhancements or changes

Essential requirements of the role

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting and/or information systems management or in a related discipline and eligibility for membership to a recognised professional accounting body or equivalent relevant workplace experience

Key knowledge and experience

  • 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.

About you

  • Strong knowledge of current and emerging market trends, technology and systems
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Solid experience in stakeholder management skill, including the ability to work collaboratively and influence a wide range of stakeholders across varying levels.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
  • Flexible worklife balance
  • Competitive salary
  • 35 hour week

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:


  • Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of a finance project /initiative where you have; helped to provided expert advice that achieved/optimised business outcomes and demonstrated your capability to work collaboratively and fostered partnerships across Directorates (300 or 400 words)
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Targeted Question 2


Describe a recent situation where you were in a team (or project team) delivering a number of systems improvement with competing deadlines.

What steps did you take to ensure deadlines were met? What outcomes were achieved? - Suppose a member of the team disagreed or challenged your proposed plan or process change which could potentially delay the work.

What steps would you take to resolve this? - Suppose a key stakeholder has a differing view that would change your scope or deliverables, and you do not agree.

- What steps would you take to reach an agreement and deliver on time? (300 or 400 words)


Closing date:
Monday 1 May 2023 at 11:59pm.

  • 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._
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