Senior Finance Business Partner
* Join Destination NSW, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
* Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464-$142,665
* 2 x ongoing roles based in The Rocks, Sydney (A mix of onsite office and online attendance will be required)
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. We influence and shape the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, consumer marketing and events. As a key agency within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, we drive a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth.
Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BE Sydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions for Sydney and regional NSW.
About the role
The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for the day-to‐day management of the business relationship between the DNSW Finance team and its key divisional stakeholders. This role works closely with the management team to provide timely support and analysis, be a trusted advisor and add value that will assist decision making including the review of contract commitments and budget governance.
Key accountabilities
* Collaborate with leaders to ensure that their service delivers value to customers and act as the interface between finance and the broader team.
* Assist managers to establish effective and appropriate governance, assess the service's strategic financial position and support effective investment and financing decision making.
* Responsible for advice, support and development of capability in relation to budget analysis, financial management and reporting at an SAP WBS project program and cost centre level, and ensuring advice is complying with financial delegations, policy and procedures.
* Provide timely delivery of high‐quality financial reports and analysis, identifying material variances and trends, and recommending strategies to maintain benchmarks and improve efficiencies.
* Ensure consistent monitoring, reporting and analysis of actuals, and support the DNSW Finance team in the preparation of accurate monthly projections across the portfolio.
For any role specific questions please reach out to Christopher Wong, Associate Director Finance via
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About You
* Tertiary qualifications with exposure in Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce or another relevant field.
* Experience in budget management in the marketing and events industries.
* Membership or applying for membership qualification of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia or IIA Australia, or equivalent relevant experience.
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
Monday, 16th March 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.
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