• Full Time, 35 hours
• Ongoing role
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary starting from $145,378.00 + super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

About the Role
The Finance, Performance, Procurement, Property & Fleet team at Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and accounting professional to join their team on an ongoing basis.

As the Manager Finance Control & Reporting, you will lead the financial accounting operations of the Department. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, advising senior leaders, and ensuring compliance with NSW Treasury directives and accounting standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead day-to-day financial accounting operations, ensuring timely and compliant statutory reporting and submission to NSW Treasury.
• Oversee the monthly close, early close, and year-end financial processes—managing accruals, journals, and reconciliations to support the Department’s annual report.
• Provide expert financial advice and briefings to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, CFO, and senior executives across the Department.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Manage the relationship with the Audit Office of NSW and oversee the planning, preparation, and follow-up for external audits.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, supporting their professional growth and maintaining excellence in service delivery.
• Monitor and manage funds and cash flow in collaboration with Business Advisory and NSW Treasury.
  
  

About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong expertise in financial accounting and reporting within a large and complex organisation, along with a deep understanding of accounting standards and NSW Treasury requirements. Your exceptional analytical skills and experience preparing financial reports, strategic briefings, and advice for senior stakeholders will be key to your success. You’ll have a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, managing audit processes, and working collaboratively with auditors.

Essential Requirements include:

• Full Membership of CA / CPA Australia.
• Experience in providing strategic financial analysis, high level financial advice and reporting in an environment of change, evolution and growth.

Applying is easy!

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Office of the CFO via cfo@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday 29^th June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.