Accountant

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 Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $116,981 to $129,492 + super and annual leave loadingBe part of a team that delivers financial excellence for public education in NSW

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Accountant to join the Operational Accounting & Reporting team within the NSW Department of Education's Finance division. In this role, you will deliver financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting services that support informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, NSW Treasury requirements and departmental policies.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About You

You are an experienced accounting professional with strong expertise in financial analysis, operational accounting, forecasting and financial reporting within a large and complex organisation. You are committed to delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making, strong financial governance and compliance with NSW Government requirements.

You build productive relationships with stakeholders, enjoy solving complex financial issues, and have a continuous improvement mindset that enables you to strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting outcomes.

You Will BringDemonstrated experience in financial accounting, analysis and reporting within a large and complex organisation. Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices, including general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing, month-end and year-end activities, and statutory reporting.

Experience preparing financial information to support NSW Treasury reporting, including actuals, forecasting and statutory reporting. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify financial risks, investigate variances and provide practical recommendations.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across Finance, Shared Services, business areas and NSW Treasury. A continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying opportunities to strengthen financial governance, controls and reporting processes.

Key Knowledge And ExperienceSubstantial experience in applying Australian accounting standards and NSW Treasury accounting and reporting policies and requirements Substantial experience with financial accounting and reporting risk identification and implementation of fit for purpose financial governance, processes and controls.

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. Essential

Requirements

The Role

Degree in accounting or finance discipline and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional association or demonstrated relevant and successful workplace experience. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

35 hour working week Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

How To Apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

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. Closing date: Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Chamani Marasinghe via email at Chamani.

Marasinghe@det.nsw.edu.auFor recruitment process enquiries, please contact projectrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.auWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.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.