Senior Finance Officer - Whole of Gov EOI

$133,348 - $146,945 a year

Full time, Casual/Temporary

Hybrid

2d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Temporaryfull-timeopportunityuntil 30 June 2027

Rolebased in Parramatta/SydneyCBDwith flexible/hybrid working environment.

Clerk Grade 9/10, Salaryrelativeto experience ($133,348 – 146,945) + super

Ifyou'reready to make an impact by shaping financial frameworks that support communities in recovery, we invite you to apply for this meaningful and challenging prospect. Come build a better future, one funding arrangement at a time.

About the role

We’reseeking aSeniorFinance Officerthatwill lead the financial administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and other funding programs that support local, regional, and state-level recovery initiatives.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting functions. You will play a key role in the end-to-end management of grant payments, including high-volume claims processing, financial assurance, and reporting across complex funding programs. You will help design andmaintainrobust, compliant, and efficient grant payment systems, while supporting councils and stakeholders to navigate funding requirements effectively.

You will also provide leadership and guidance to team members, contribute to impact assurance activities, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and controls to ensure disaster recovery funding is delivered transparently, efficiently, and equitably.

About You

You are awell-rounded finance and grants professionalwho combines strong financial discipline with practical experience in grants administration and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in complex, high-volume environments and are comfortable balancing compliance requirements with operational delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience ingrants management, including end-to-end administration of funding programs,



claims assessment, and payment processing
- Proven capability managing or overseeinghigh-volume claims and payments, with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Sound understanding ofgovernment financial frameworks, reporting requirements, and funding agreements
- Experience working withgrants management systems(e.g.SmartyGrantsor similar) and financial systems, with the ability to improve workflows and controls
- Strong analytical skills to assess financial risk, eligibility, and assurance outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and grant-related matters clearly to councils, internal teams, and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with experience working across agencies, localgovernments, and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstratedleadership capability, including mentoring staff, supporting team performance, and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Experience in audit, public sector finance, disaster recovery programs, or assurance activities will be highly regarded.
- Must be a current temporary or ongoing NSW Public Sector employee.Tertiaryqualifications in Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce orotherrelevant field,or equivalent relevant experience.

About the NSW Reconstruction Authority

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, 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,businessesand government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies,communitiesand other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:

- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employeeassistanceand wellbeing program
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions (includingflex-time)
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close 4pm, Tuesday 18 August 2026

Our Commitment

Great people come from allwalks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse,inclusiveand 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,veteransand other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culturalbackgroundor sexual orientation.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you requireanadjustmentto 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***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.auor0409 382 ***and reference the Job Title and Reference Numberfor the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

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.

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📌 Senior Finance Officer - Whole of Gov EOI (Parramatta)
🏢 Department: Finance
📍 Parramatta