Principal Finance Officer

Exciting opportunity to join Finance division in the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport This is a Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation Temporary role (up to 8 months) based in Sydney CBD, flexible/hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs including other locations negotiable A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for roles that may become available over the next 18 months About The Role The role is primarily responsible for coordinating the daily operations of a team responsible for providing strategic financial forward planning advice, solutions and models and managing major programs and reforms administered by Finance. In the lead up to the 2027 NSW State Election, the role will also play a key role in coordinating the Department's response to Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) requests, including oversight of costings, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and portfolio-wide coordination to ensure responses are delivered within strict timeframes and confidentiality requirements. While the scope of work is defined by the operational priorities of the assigned business unit, the role is responsible for leading a team, a project or a program to deliver accurate, reliable and focused results that meet stakeholder expectations and the Directorate’s service delivery standards. The role supports senior managers in the implementation of innovative solutions to achieve continuous improvements in corporate financial programs, processes and service delivery. About You We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in public sector budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, with a strong understanding of NSW Government financial and Treasury requirements. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. How to Apply Your application must include: an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email. Closing Date Wednesday 26 August 2026 [10.00AM] Contact For any questions related to the role, please contact Brendan Killen, Director Strategic Portfolio & Budget Management - [email protected] For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected] Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities. Together we: Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history. At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact James Changkaeomanee via [email protected] or 9228 3637. For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘ Adjustments for Individual need s’ at I work for NSW. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months