Management Accountant

Clerk Grade 7/8 – Ongoing Full-Time – Surry Hills

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

We have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to be part of our Financial Strategy, Finance & Business Services Command. The Management Accountant provides high quality analysis and evaluation of financial and operational performance to facilitate informed management decisions, and to support Commands on finance, budgeting controls, purchasing and contract management.

Exciting opportunity to join this high calibre, collaborative and supportive team working in a complex and diverse organisation with various opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

NSW Police Force is a Recognised Employer Program (REP) Partner with CPA Australia, demonstrating our commitment to offering our employees access to high-quality learning and development opportunities that fulfill the experience requirements for gaining and maintaining CPA or FCPA status.

The role will be based in our Goulburn Street, Surry Hills office, within walking distance of Central, Museum, and Town Hall train stations, and multiple bus routes and has a comprehensive onsite gym.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), click here to view the role description.

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 word per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Target Question 1:

Outline your skills and experience in management accounting, in particular budget formulation, forecasting, analysis and reporting in a large organisation. Describe the methodologies used, including examples, of any significant work undertaken.

Target Question 2:

The successful applicant must have well developed interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills, including the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Explain how you build successful relationships and effectively communicate and present data to stakeholders that have a limited financial background.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Miriam Chacko via .

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the HR Diversity Team by email at PCC-

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application