Overview
Join to apply for the Finance Business Partner role at the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
Location: Sydney, NSW. Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week. This is a 12-month temporary opportunity with presence in the office required 3–4 days per week. The CSO is relocating to a new premises in July 2026.
Classification grade: Clerk Grade 9/10. Salary: $129,464 – $142,665 p.a. (excluding employer's superannuation contribution and annualised leave loading).
Closing date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025 (AEST 7:59 PM).
A recruitment pool may be created from this action for ongoing and temporary roles for the next 18 months.
About The Role
The Finance Business Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting the CSO's strategic and operational objectives by delivering budgeting and financial analysis. The role helps the CSO meet budget targets, ensures compliance with internal policies, legislative obligations and external regulatory requirements, and drives continuous improvement in financial processes. It provides high-quality business insights and management accounting expertise to inform decision‑making and collaborates closely with the Executive Leadership Team to deliver commercial value through analysis and strategic support.
About You
To succeed, you will have relevant commercial experience in large, complex organisations and a strong customer focus. You will build strong, collaborative partnerships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial results. You will contribute to maintaining robust governance and fit-for-purpose policies and processes.
Essential Requirements
* CA/CPA qualified with current professional membership
* Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Finance or Economics and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
* 3+ years' experience in a commercial and/or professional services environment
How To Apply
To be considered, submit your application online and include:
* An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
* A response to the pre-screening question when prompted (limit your response to 500 words per response)
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques. You may request adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting the Talent Acquisition Partner listed below.
Contacts: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner at 0427 413 924 or margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles for this and similar roles over the next 18 months.
Benefits and Flexibility
* Flexible working arrangements supported by a teams-based approach
* Leave provisions: up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum, 20 days purchased leave, paid parental leave up to 16 weeks, study time up to 4 hours per week, extended leave provisions after years of service
* Health and wellbeing programs including employee assistance, coaching for leaders, annual flu vaccination, and Fitness Passport
Diversity & Inclusion
CSO is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans and other diverse communities.
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