Senior Associate Governance

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Associate Governance & Accounting Policy role at Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Base pay range

A$129,464.00/yr - A$142,665.00/yr

Shape the financial policy landscape in NSW

  • Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464 – $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
  • Ongoing role based in Sydney CBD, NSW
  • Hybrid work environment, 3 days minimum in the office per week.

Make your mark

This newly created position offers the opportunity to shape the way finance policies and accounting standards are applied across NSW. In this role, you'll provide expert advice to diverse stakeholders, support and lead the development of accounting policies and guidance and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements – helping to drive both strategic and operational outcomes.

Your deep technical accounting expertise will allow you to prepare high-quality technical papers, guide senior leaders through complex decisions, and build policy settings that strengthen financial governance across government.

Click here to view the role description.

About you

You're a CA or CPA-qualified professional who thrives where detail meets strategy. Known for your ability to interpret complex accounting concepts into practical, plain-English guidance, you're just as comfortable preparing technical papers as you are at communicating and engaging with all levels of stakeholders. You have developed and maintained accounting policies and frameworks and supported in understanding and implementation of accounting standard changes.

You'll bring:

  • Advanced technical accounting expertise with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience shaping finance policy or governance frameworks.
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and critical thinking skills.
  • A track record of driving improvements in financial reporting processes and systems.
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce, or similar.

Most importantly, you value integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity — and you want your work to have a tangible impact.

About us

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) is all about creating opportunities and enriching communities. From growing our visitor and night-time economies to supporting the arts, sport, and cultural institutions, our work sits at the heart of NSW's cultural and economic future.

We are proud to be a workplace that reflects the diversity of NSW. We celebrate inclusion, respect, and equity — and we welcome people from all backgrounds to join us.

Ready to apply?

Click "Apply Now" and upload your CV and cover letter.

Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner (Amanda.Paterson@dciths.nsw.gov.au)

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles over the next 18 months.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Accounting/Auditing, General Business, and Analyst
  • Industries: Accounting

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