Role Title: Administration (Finance) Officer

Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time

Position Classification: Crown Clerk 5/6

Remuneration: $102,936 - $113,579, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35

Requisition ID: REQ688848

Closing Date: 22 November 2026 (11:59PM)

Join our Mental Health Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in Current South Wales!

About us

We are the Strategic Coordination team in the Mental Health branch, located within the NSW Ministry of Health, we provide the ministerial coordination, administration and financial support to the branch.

- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

To learn more about the Ministry and what perks we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Leverage your broad finance and project management skills to enhance business operations in your day-to-day role. Expand your financial analysis knowledge by providing strategic advice that drives world-class mental health services, ensuring optimal use of financial resources to support impactful decision-making for the community.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $102,936 - $113,579 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

- Provide arrange of accounting, administrative and business partnering support to ensure the achievement of critical deadlines.
- Support month-end financial tasks to meet reporting requirements and assist the Principal Officer in maintaining and updating the branch budget management register (BMR).




- Provide financial information to ensure compliance with funding conditions and support the management of program budgets and expenditure reporting.
- Perform a wide range of administrative functions, including raising purchase requisitions for branch procurement, coordinating travel bookings for staff, managing Cabcharge issuance, and processing stationery orders.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Relevant qualifications in business, finance/accounting (or studying towards) and/or relevant recent experience.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and exercise initiative and judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and documents.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the below selection criteria:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance, or related fields, or significant progress towards completion of these qualifications, or equivalent professional experience.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong attention to detail. Proven ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly for non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality written materials, including briefs and formal correspondence.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office suite, and experience with Financial Management Information Systems such as Oracle Financials, iProcurement, and BTS.





For role related queries or questions contact May Wang on [email protected] and quote REQ688848.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on [email protected]

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 22 November 2026 (11:59PM)

📌 Administration Officer (Finance) (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia