Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Contribute to projects and financial systems that support accurate reporting and compliant outcomes
- Ongoing full-time opportunity, 35 hours/week
- Office location Parramatta, flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 99,938to $ 110,271 + super & leave loading
About the Team
The Financial Administration team within DCCEEW Water Group Finance provides centralised, consistent and governance‑focused financial processing services across the division. The team manages the end‑to‑end requisition‑to‑pay function, including purchase order creation and compliance, invoice processing, goods receipt management, GL and WBS coding integrity, and MyWorkZone (mwz) support. By standardising processes previously delivered in a fragmented way, the team reduces financial risk, strengthens audit compliance, improves budget visibility, and enhances data accuracy.
In addition to transactional processing, the team acts as a key advisory support function, assisting stakeholders to navigate financial policies and systems, resolve issues efficiently, and implement continuous process improvements that support sustainable and scalable service delivery.
About the Role
The Assistant Performance Officer, Finance provides project coordination and financial administration services to support the delivery of key water programs. In this role, you will support increased reporting, compliance and stakeholder engagement requirements arising from expanded end‑of‑month reporting, the ongoing development of Power BI reporting, and the expansion of service delivery across additional company codes.
You will work closely with project teams and contribute to accurate project reporting, financial management, procurement and administrative processes to ensure compliant and timely project outcomes.
About You
You are an organised and detail‑focused professional with experience providing project, financial or administrative services in a fast‑paced environment. You are confident working with financial systems, reports and data (Power BI, SAP or equivalent experience) and demonstrate initiative by proactively engaging with relevant people or teams to progress work.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience providing project and administrative support across milestones and deliverables
- Experience undertaking financial administration activities, including cost tracking, reporting and basic trend analysis
- Experience using financial and administrative systems to process invoices, allocate costs and maintain accurate records
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, processes and compliance requirements within a government or regulated environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills to support effective stakeholder engagement
- A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, compliance and quality outcomes
For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Performance Officer Finance
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 3 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role, please contact Mel Alce, Team Leader Financial Administration via mel.alce@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Nivya Shetty on 02 9585 6607or via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 547873).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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