Senior Finance Business Partner
Role Title: Senior Finance Business Partner
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to April 2028)
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ676230
Closing Date: Monday, 24 August 2026
Join our Finance Strategy team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
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We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in public-sector finance strategy, partnering with senior leaders to drive performance, shape budgets and forecasts, and lift financial capability across the NSW Ministry of Health and Health System Support Group.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the 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.
Step into a high-impact role at the heart of NSW Health's Finance Strategy team, partnering directly with senior leaders to shape how resources are invested across the Ministry of Health and Health System Support Group. You'll own the story behind the numbers and be responsible for delivering sharp, timely analysis and insights that drive performance, transparency and accountability.
From monthly forecasts to year-end, you'll lead the rhythm of reporting and help set budgets that reflect future priorities. Your advice will inform complex business cases and strategic initiatives, influencing services that reach communities across NSW. Bring your finance expertise and consultative style to a collaborative team where your work is visible, valued and outcomes-focused.
Crown Clerk grade 9/10, starting salary from $133,348 - $146,945, plus Superannuation, with a 35- hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you will be doing
- Partner with stakeholders on day-to-day financial requirements, providing support and advice and lifting financial acumen across the organisation.
- Produce monthly financial reports and variance analysis, turning data into clear insights and actions.
- Lead reliable monthly forecasting with concise executive narratives.
- Work with key stakeholders to build and phase Ministry of Health and Health System Support Group budgets, aligned to operational plans.
- Streamline finance processes and tools, lift financial capability, and prepare clear briefs, submissions, and correspondence.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Proven business partnering ability - consultative, influential, and able to translate financials into clear, actionable decisions.
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance (CA/CPA/CIMA eligible) and experience in complex environments.
- Demonstrated capability in management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and reliable monthly forecasting; advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
- Excellent written communication for briefs, submissions and executive narratives, with a continuous-improvement mindset and strong deadline discipline.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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 cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe a time you built a strong business-partnering relationship to influence a complex financial decision (e.g., budget setting, forecast revision or investment proposal). What was the context, who were the key stakeholders, how did you tailor your communication and analysis to their needs, and what outcome did you achieve?
- Give an example of leading a finance process improvement (reporting, forecasting, or budget phasing) across teams with varying financial capability. How did you engage and bring stakeholders on the journey, manage competing priorities and timeframes, and embed the change so it delivered sustained benefits?
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
Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.
For role related queries or questions contact Stella Guo on [email protected] and quote REQ676230.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on [email protected].
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
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the our career portal.
- Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Monday, 24 August 2026
