Reference number req78

Occupation

Arts, Sports and Recreation

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City

Salary Information

- Closing date 21 September 2026 at 10:00am

Finance Business Partner

- Ongoing
- Full time
- Sydney CBD - The Domain
- Clerk Grade 7/8
- Total Remuneration Package up to $146,976
- Salary Range ($116,981 to $129,492)

Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of Recent South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people. The Art Gallery attracts around 2.6 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.

With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.

We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future.

For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

About the Role The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting the Gallery through its Planning and Analytical team in the development of budgets, forecasts and financial plans, leveraging strong analytical capabilities to identify trends, evaluate performance and support strategic decision-making.

For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.

What Technical/Soft Skills you require

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance.
- CA or CPA qualified.
- 5+ years analytical experience.
- Experience in a Commercial environment desirable.




- Experience building financial models.
- Experience interacting with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse data efficiently, preparing accurate reports with commentary.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Targeted Questions

- 1. What are some examples of your experience in using financial analysis, reporting and advice to influence business decisions? How did you ensure the information was accurate and reliable, engage with stakeholders, and translate your analysis into practical recommendations? What was the outcome? (300 words)

- Describe a time when you had to deliver a high-quality financial analysis, report or advice within a short timeframe. How did you prioritize the work, manage stakeholders and ensure that a quality outcome was achieved? (300 words)

For your application to be considered, please submit your application online and provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above
- A response to the targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form

Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate. Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role.



It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole.

A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.

We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via [email protected]. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.

Enquiries

If you require further details about this role, please contact Magdalena Jankowska, Finance Manager- Commercial at [email protected].

If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]. For more information about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process

Closing date for applications: 10am on 21 September 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Magdalena Jankowska

Contact email [email protected]

Application close date

21 September 2026 at 10:00am

📌 Finance Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney