Associate Accountant

Overview

Career Launch Program – Financial Management and Services Team
Associate Accountant (Multiple Roles)

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 03/04

Remuneration: $84, $92,701.00; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading

Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working options available

Applications Close: Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 9:59am

What this Program offers

• Challenging, meaningful work with rotations across the Financial Management and Services (FMS) team
• Dedicated training and development opportunities
• Fee reimbursements and study leave to help you gain professional accounting accreditation such as CPA or CA
• Continuous support and opportunities to advance your career with Treasury

NSW Treasury is an REP Partner with CPA Australia. Read about the benefits of working for a REP Partner.

Your day as an Associate Accountant

Rotations across Financial Stewardship and Public Reporting, Treasury Finance and Services, and Risk, Compliance and Audit teams. This role supports FMS to meet deliverables.

The role contributes to the delivery of the Total State Sector Accounts and key reporting aggregates included in NSW Budget, Half Year Review and Monthly Reporting. It supports the Treasury Finance team in providing internal customer service, and maintains accurate processing of transactional finance services including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.

Assist in ad hoc projects in the Accounting Policy and Advice and Financial Management, Legislation, Policy and Advice teams and prepare work papers for the Treasury Audit and Risk Committee.

Proactively build robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to improving outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

Further role details are available in the role description.

Eligibility

To apply for the Career Launch Program, you will need to have:

• Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business or Law) or expect to complete by February 2026
• Completed or nearing completion of entry requirements to commence CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or the Institute of Public Accountants program
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency of Australia

For ongoing NSW Treasury employment, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses or sponsor work visas unless specifically referenced.

The successful candidate will undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary qualifications before commencement.

Investing in you

The team is diverse and welcoming. A designated Buddy will help you settle in.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work at the Sydney office with 35-hour weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs for mental and physical health
• Leave options, including paid parental and carers leave

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Career development and expectations

Join Treasury to contribute to public service outcomes and develop your skills. You will engage in continuous Professional Development, gaining essential capabilities such as:

• Managing deadlines and priorities, and navigating complex situations
• Maintaining strong working relationships across the division and NSW Treasury
• Working flexibly and collaboratively to deliver outcomes
• Understanding Treasury's role, processes, and stakeholder relationships
• Awareness of public sector policy development, legislation, and budget processes

Learn more about Careers at Treasury and how you can transform your career in a central government agency.

Application process

Submit your application via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Requirements include:

• Up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience
• Completion of pre-screening questions
• Behavioral-based interview and additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade over the next 18 months. Read more about the hiring process.

Equal opportunity and accessibility

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse backgrounds. NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice and holds accreditations such as Disability Confident Recruiter and Activate Carer Employer. We support adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit:

Questions

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr at

Close of applications: 9:59am on 18/09/2025

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click "Apply online" below to start your application.

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