Director Financial Operations

- Ongoing Full Time
- Senior Executive Band 1
- Located in Greenacre, with Hybrid work from home, work from Government Hub arrangements
- Total Remuneration Package: $218,158 to $243,852

About the role:

Lead and manage the delivery of strategic and operational programs and initiatives within the Financial Operations Branch to ensure compliance with internal and external drivers, policies, practices and relevant statutory requirements Specifically this incorporates oversight of the financial systems, payroll management, taxation, accounting transactions and business processes, audit, accounts payables and receivables, revenue accounting and accounts reconciliation.

About you:

You are an experienced leader with a proven record of achievement in executive-level leadership within financial services , Extensive knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures governing public sector financial management and accounting practices, with a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of financial management

You will bring:

- Extensive knowledge of financial management, accounting, assurance and system or process improvement, with demonstrated experience successfully applying this expertise in a complex operating environment.
- Substantial leadership and people management experience within a finance portfolio, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build capability and drive service improvement.

Essential Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in accounting and membership of relevant skilled body





About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require reasonable to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Wade Haines, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email to [email protected] or phone 02 9265 2925

Should you require more information please contact Karen Foldi, Executive Director Finance via email to [email protected] or phone 0434 327 849

Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 6 September 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

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📌 Director Financial Operations (New South Wales)
🏢 Fire and Rescue NSW
📍 New South Wales