Senior Finance Business Partner

- Join the Finance Operations team within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary 12-month role based in Sydney NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Senior Finance Business Partner looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex and evolving organisation. You will work at the forefront of strategic decision-making, partnering with senior leaders to provide trusted financial advice, commercial insights, and performance analysis. Supported by specialist reporting and analytics teams, you'll help shape business strategy, influence investment priorities, and drive best-practice financial management across a broad portfolio while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the Finance community.

As the Senior Finance Business Partner, some of your key tasks will include:

- Partner with stakeholders to shape financial strategy, enhance performance and support informed business decision-making.
- Deliver expert advice on complex financial, operational and risk matters, driving timely and effective outcomes.
- Lead financial performance reviews, translating data into insights and proactive solutions for emerging challenges.
- Strengthen governance, compliance and policy adherence while promoting continuous improvement and standardisation.
- Provide senior leadership,



mentoring and guidance across the finance partnering function in a agile environment.

About you The ideal candidate will have -

- Proven experience in influencing and mobilising others, to implement financial governance and best practice financial strategies and operations.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NSW Public Sector environment, financial management policies, processes and the relevant regulatory/legislative/statutory requirements that underpin organisational financial operations
- Tertiary qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or equivalent working knowledge and experience are required.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 28th October 2026

Contact: For enquiries relating to the role please contact Rooppreet Sonu Goraya, Director Finance Business Partnering and Operations via [email protected] For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Laura Steele, Talent Partner via email - [email protected]





Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS)

At DCITHS we unite the state's key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:

- driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
- enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
- creating connection between people and their communities
- providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Laura Steele Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected] or on 02 8276 8359.

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit 'Adjustments for Individual needs' at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months

📌 Senior Finance Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
📍 Sydney