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 work arrangements available
* Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $ 142,665 + super and annual leave loading
* A unique opportunity to provide data-driven insights that shape the future of schools
About the role
As the Senior Analyst, Strategic Modelling & Analysis, you will lead the delivery of sophisticated financial modelling, scenario planning and strategic analysis to support executive decision-making and manage budget risk.
You will play a key role in developing evidence-based insights that inform funding strategies, policy development and long-term financial planning. Working in a fast-paced and complex environment, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, actionable advice. In this role, you will lead both proactive and responsive scenario planning, ensuring executive decisions are underpinned by robust, data-driven insights.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
* Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
* Experience working with senior stakeholders
* Proven problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Collaborative approach to working across teams
* Understanding of financial risk and planning frameworks
Key knowledge and experience
* Substantial experience providing high quality modelling and financial advice and insights to senior stakeholders, including from financial models
* Substantial experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide financial acumen capability uplift, including proven achievements in improving organisation operational efficiency
* 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
* Degree in accounting or finance discipline or demonstrated relevant and successful workplace 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.
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, 23 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Avin Mehta 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.