Senior IDS Finance Officer Projects at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

142665.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Governance, Compliance, Management Accounting, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Coaching, Risk Mitigation, Financial Policies, Financial Systems, Data Translation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior IDS Finance Officer Location – Parramatta Employment type – Temporary full-time opportunity up to 11 months Grade – Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary – $129,464 pa - $142,665 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Your role An exciting opportunity for a finance professional to join the IDS Finance team and support DCJ’s budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. You’ll deliver high-quality financial analysis and advice that supports sound governance, compliance and informed decision-making. This role offers exposure to a complex government environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on financial performance across the Department. What you’ll do As part of the IDS Finance team, you will: Manage end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with accuracy and compliance Analyse reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions Advise senior stakeholders on performance, savings, and risk mitigation Contribute to finance policies, standards, and governance improvements Build financial capability across business areas through guidance and support Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders for effective collaboration Manage a small team and provide coaching within the finance function This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, complex government environment while shaping meaningful financial outcomes. What we’re looking for We’re seeking a motivated and detail-focused finance professional ready to make an impact in a complex public sector environment. You will have: Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting In-depth knowledge of management accounting and financial governance Ability to translate financial data into clear, practical advice for non-finance stakeholders Strong analytical skills to identify risks and improvement opportunities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A collaborative approach and experience supporting capability development Experience managing or supporting a small finance team Essential requirement: Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or equivalent experience CPA/CA or equivalent professional accreditation Experience with relevant financial systems Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development Download the role description. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role: Targeted Question 1 Can you briefly provide an example of a time you worked with non-finance stakeholders to explain complex financial information and how your advice influenced decision-making? Targeted Question 2 Can you share an example of when you identified a financial risk or opportunity through analysis and how you acted to resolve or take advantage of it? Applications close Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Cathy Kreltszheim on 0448 647 621 or at cathy.kreltszheim@dcj.nsw.gov.au If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at poppy.sgro@dcj.nsw.gov.au Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.

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Responsibilities

The role involves managing end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with accuracy and compliance, while analyzing reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform strategic decisions. Responsibilities also include advising senior stakeholders, contributing to finance policies, and fostering financial capability across business areas.