Premier’s Department
Associate, Reporting and Finance
You. At the centre of big ideas.
- Influence emergency services priorities from the heart of government
- Bring your finance, analysis and stakeholder engagement expertise to the Emergency Management Branch
- Full-time ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum) opportunity, based at Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
Support Ministers and senior leaders with finance, reporting and policy advice that shapes emergency services priorities and reforms across NSW.
About the Role
Join the Policy and Coordination team within the Emergency Management Branch and help shape decision-making across the emergency services portfolio.
As the Associate, Reporting and Finance, you'll provide financial, performance and policy advice to Ministers and senior leaders, supporting government priorities, strategic reforms and service delivery outcomes. You'll coordinate portfolio reporting, contribute to budget and policy processes, analyse complex issues and work closely with agencies and stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for the people of NSW.
The Emergency Management Branch sits within the Delivery & Engagement Group and leads coordination across the emergency services portfolio, partnering with agencies to drive policy development, performance monitoring and strategic delivery.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
- Experience in financial reporting, budget processes, outcomes budgeting or performance reporting.
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial or policy matters to diverse audiences.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working collaboratively across teams, agencies or complex environments.
- Knowledge of government processes, public policy, emergency management or cross-agency coordination is highly regarded
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, economics, accounting or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 (23.59 PM)
Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8.
Package includes base salary ($116,981 - $129,492) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Rachael Gibson, Acting Associate Director on
[email protected]
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at
[email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
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