NSW Ambulance Finance team is looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working beyond the numbers and partnering with leaders to influence better business decisions

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary Range: $137,525.00 -156,231.00 per annum (Health Mgr Lvl 3)
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday 15 November 2026

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW Ambulance Finance team in a key business partnering role supporting operational and corporate portfolios. You will work closely with managers and stakeholders to provide financial advice, reporting and analysis that supports effective decision-making, service delivery and financial performance.

As a trusted finance partner, you will help operational leaders understand the financial implications of workforce, service and resource decisions, translating complex financial information into practical insights and recommendations. The role requires you to have experience in budgeting, forecasting, business case development, performance reporting, and strategic initiatives across a diverse and dynamic environment.

Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, sound analytical capability, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders who have varying levels of financial knowledge and experience. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, while contributing to improved financial capability, accountability, and organisational performance.

About you

An experienced finance professional who can build credibility with senior stakeholders and turn financial information into impactful business advice.

You will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline and/or eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body, supported by extensive relevant experience.
- Strong experience in financial and performance reporting, forecasting and financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and influence executive leadership and support managers to make strategic use of financial and performance information.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial performance management practices, particularly within the public sector.




- Business partnering experience and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including Oracle Financials or a similar system and Microsoft Office.
- A current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes, including overnight stays where required.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Describe a time when you partnered with operational managers to improve financial performance or address a budget challenge. How did you communicate financial information to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge, and what was the outcome?

Question 2: Finance Business Partners are often required to challenge decisions, explain financial constraints and work through differing views with operational stakeholders. Describe a situation where you managed a difficult conversation or disagreement with a manager or stakeholder regarding a financial issue. How did you approach the situation, what actions did you take to maintain the relationship, and what was the outcome?

Need Further Information

- If you have any questions about this role, please contact KhaVan Pennefather via [email protected]
- Please refer to the Role Description for further information.
- Please refer to the Position Conditions for further information.

Additional Information

- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
- Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
- Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.




- Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
- If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via [email protected]

Our Commitment

- NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability.
- We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
- If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via [email protected] or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
- If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via [email protected] .
- Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at [email protected]

Child Secure Employment

NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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📌 Senior Finance Business Partner (Sydney Olympic Park)
🏢 NSW Ambulance
📍 Sydney Olympic Park