Division: Corporate Services
Location:Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 77126

• Temporary, full time role up to June 2026 within the Finance, Funding and Operations Division.
• Parramatta/Sydney based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($129,464 - $142,665 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Join a team at the forefront of disaster recovery governance and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and accountability across the State. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact reporting and influence decision-making that affects communities and funding at a national scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership in financial reporting and governance under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
• Deliver insightful, high-quality reports and performance analytics to senior stakeholders across government.
• Prepare and certify periodic disaster expenditure reports (fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, annually), briefing notes, and claims submissions to the Commonwealth.
• Liaise with agencies to ensure forecasting accuracy and compliance under DRFA 2018 guidelines.
• Partner with stakeholders including NEMA and internal teams to manage reporting outcomes, negotiations and respond to ad hoc information requests.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems, transparency and reporting tools for better oversight and accountability.
• Oversee project planning from requirement gathering through to user acceptance testing and training, ensuring effective delivery of strategic goals.

For more details about this role, please . If you cannot access the role description, please contact talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience working in financial reporting and funding allocation in complex, sensitive environments.
• Expertise in interpreting and presenting complex accounting issues, with strong analytical acumen and knowledge of government sector reporting.
• Skills in using data visualisation tools to uncover and communicate performance insights.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management abilities to build trust, align interests, and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Experience as a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting capabilities.
• Expertise in data modelling and proficiency in data visualisation tools.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and building systems that support long-term financial governance success