At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* Temporary Full-Time until 31/12/2026
* Located in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements available
* Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 + super and annual leave loading
* Shape the future of finance reporting through innovation, analytics and insight
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Business Intelligence Specialist to join the Finance team within the NSW Department of Education.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of Finance's business intelligence strategy, providing data-driven insights, reporting solutions and visualisations that support strategic decision making across the Department.
Working closely with Finance leaders and stakeholders, you will help strengthen reporting capability, improve data governance and ensure high-quality financial information and reporting outcomes.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You are a strategic and solutions-focused professional with strong experience in business intelligence, financial reporting and data analytics within a large and complex environment.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Extensive experience in business intelligence, financial reporting and data visualisation
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail
* Experience working with large and complex data sets while ensuring data quality and integrity
* Knowledge of data governance, reporting frameworks and business intelligence best practice
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to influence and provide advice to non-technical audiences
Key knowledge and experience
* Extensive experience in the design, delivery and maintenance of business intelligence strategies and governance protocols.
* 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 of the role
* Qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 35 hour working week
* Competitive salary, salary sacrificing options, 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.
Targeted Question
1. Outline your experience in the design, delivery and maintenance of business intelligence strategies and governance protocols. (300 words)
2. Describe your approach engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders to meet their needs and achieve the desired business outcomes. (300 words)
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.
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: Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Jessica Horn via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact
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.