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 11/12 with salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 + super and annual leave loading
* Lead a high-performing team delivering accurate financial reporting and governance
About the role
The Manager, Operational Accounting & Reporting manages the execution and oversight of key financial accounting processes, controls and quality assurance activities. The role ensures the accurate and effective recording and reporting of financial transactions in alignment with departmental accounting policies, governance frameworks, and NSW Treasury requirements.
You will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of operational accounting processes, working closely with Finance teams and Shared Services to maintain strong financial governance and reporting outcomes.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You are an experienced finance leader with strong accounting and reporting knowledge and a passion for improving financial processes and controls.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* Extensive experience managing month-end close processes, reconciliations, and general ledger controls
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
* Ability to identify and manage financial risks, controls, and process improvements
* Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
* Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Key knowledge and experience
* Extensive experience in applying Australian accounting standards and NSW Treasury accounting and reporting policies and requirements
* Extensive experience leading operational accounting and reporting activity in a large complex organisation
* High level of experience with financial accounting and reporting risk identification and implementation of fit for purpose financial governance, processes and controls
* 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 and membership of a recognised Australian professional accounting association
* 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 as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:
Targeted Question
Please describe your experience in developing and operationalising accounting processes and controls to ensure accurate and effective recording and reporting of financial transactions. In your response, outline how you have implemented strategies and controls to help business areas comply with accounting and governance requirements (300 words max).
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: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Andy Little via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage
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.