Senior Business Support Officer

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Ongoing Full-Time Role Location Wollongong with the flexibility to work from different regional office locations Package includes salary $113,574.00 - $121,845.00 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About the role Provide high-quality financial analysis to support program priorities and inform evidence-based decision making Undertake analysis and review of financial data, including Program budget adjustments Provide advice and guidance to management and staff Develop and maintain records and databases, complying with relevant information management policies and procedures Monitor and review expenditure, and identify and emerging issues and risks, to enable effective program evaluation Develop, maintain and review processes, tools and frameworks to support continuous improvement and innovation Self-motivated and committed individual with a continuous-improvement mindset & strong deadline discipline Critical Thinker with the ability to problem solve Preferred experience in Project Capitalisation & Budget Adjustments Extensive experience in Financial Reporting, Cashflow Forecasting and month end reconciliations Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and/or equivalent experience Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth How to apply Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check. As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non-child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid. Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr