Senior Finance Officer

• Ongoing, full-time role with our Funding, Finance and Operations division.
• Sydney based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($125,693 - $138,510 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact on disaster recovery and mitigation efforts? We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to play a critical role in coordinating and managing funding arrangements that support state, regional, and local outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to essential initiatives in the disaster investment and expenditure framework, ensuring communities receive the support they need during challenging times.

About the role
As a Senior Finance Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating major initiatives under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and other funding channels. You will oversee the day-to-day financial administration of these arrangements and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective funding allocation and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and project managing financial administration tasks related to DRFA and other funding programs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local government stakeholders to enhance awareness of DRFA protocols, entitlements, and claims processes.
• Ensuring the funding prioritisation framework is robust, compliant, and meets stakeholder needs.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain accurate impact assessments and continuously improve processes, templates, and guidelines.
• Preparing high-level advice and reports to support informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Administering philanthropic and additional funding streams to ensure targeted and policy-compliant allocations.
• Drafting correspondence, reports, and briefs in alignment with agency requirements.

For more details about this role, please click here to view the role description.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced finance professional with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex funding arrangements.
You will have:

• Proven experience in financial systems, funding allocations, and administration within a complex or sensitive environment.
• Technical knowledge in government sector reporting, with the ability to interpret and present complex accounting issues to senior management. Experience in audit or the public sector is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, review processes, and improve financial administration frameworks.

Essential requirements: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce or other relevant field and membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia or IIA Australia, or equivalent relevant experience. 

If you are passionate about contributing to disaster recovery initiatives and have the skills to drive financial outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

1. Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description. 
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.
3. Answer the 2 targeted questions as per below:
   • Give an example of a time you faced a major challenge with no clear solution. How did you approach the problem, and what was the outcome?
   • What strategies have you used to ensure financial data integrity and compliance when managing funding arrangements? How do you handle discrepancies or challenges in financial reporting?

For more information about this role, please contact Sonja Hammond, Manager Funding Arrangements via Sonja.hammond@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0475 520 772.

Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025

Diversity 
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
 
Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.
 
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.