Associate Director, Finance Projects
* Join the Finance & Operations team within Corporate Services, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
* Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $149,739-$173,174 + super & leave loading
* Ongoing full-time role based in Sydney NSW with flexible working options
About the role
The Associate Director Finance Projects will lead, influence and manage the strategic planning, management and delivery of programs and projects across the branch to continuously improve processes, governance, service level agreements and operations.
Some of the key accountabilities of the role include –
* Effectively lead and manage the delivery of strategic and priority Finance & Operations programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities.
* Manage the Office of the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, liaise with stakeholders and action requests to coordinate communication and proactively ensure responses meet deadline.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with Senior Executives and other key leaders across the Department and partner entities, facilitating and ensuring an open and proactive flow of management information.
* Establish project management principles to support key project delivery and oversee risk and governance across major projects.
* Lead and support the CFOO on branch strategic and corporate planning activities and processes, to ensure planning milestones and reporting requirements are satisfied.
For any role specific questions, please reach out to Sushma Rao, Chief Financial and Operations Officer via
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Experience leading strategic projects, programs or business improvement initiatives in a complex organisation.
* Strong project management capability, including governance, risk management and delivery oversight.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive briefs, reports and strategic advice.
* Outstanding stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
* Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, with the ability to simplify complex issues and drive practical outcomes.
* Proven leadership experience and the ability to foster a high-performing, collaborative and achievement-focused culture.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
* Tertiary qualifications in business, economics, commerce, finance, project management or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
* Experience working within government and an understanding of Ministerial processes will be highly regarded.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to contribute at a strategic level, work closely with executive leadership and help shape key priorities across Finance & Operations.
You'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven team where innovation, engagement and continuous improvement are valued.
The role also offers significant exposure to executive decision-making, complex strategic projects and whole-of-organisation priorities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their leadership capability and take the next step in their career. With direct engagement across senior stakeholders and high-impact initiatives, this role provides a strong platform and stepping stone into more senior leadership positions.
How to Apply!
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026 [10.00AM]
Contact: Laura Steele, Talent Partner -
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
* Create social and economic opportunities for the state.
* Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies.
* Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture.
* Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all.
* Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development.
* Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces.
* Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment.
* Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.