Manager Ngo Accountability

6 days ago


Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Strategy Policy and Commissioning
- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
- Req ID: 76626

**Manager NGO Accountability**

**Location - Parramatta**

**Employment type - Ongoing full-time role**

**Salary -**$149,739.00 pa - $173,174.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

The Manager, NGO Accountability - Prudential Oversight, holds a key leadership role within the Partnerships unit of the Strategy, Policy & Commissioning division.

This role is responsible for managing financial reviews, audits, and assurance activities for funded NGO service providers to ensure compliance with funding agreements and the responsible use of public resources. By leading a dedicated team and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, the Manager supports the integrity and effectiveness of DCJ’s funding programs.

The role also drives continuous improvement in financial accountability and contributes to the department’s overarching mission of delivering safe, just, and inclusive services across New South Wales.

**What you’ll do**

The Manager - NGO Accountability - Prudential Oversight is responsible for leading a small team that conducts financial reviews, audits, and assurance activities for funded NGO service providers within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

In this role, the manager oversees the annual accountability process, provides expert financial advice to contract managers, and ensures compliance with funding agreements to safeguard public resources. The position works in close partnership with the Manager, Prudential Oversight, and collaborates with a range of internal and external stakeholders to strengthen financial oversight frameworks, support fraud and corruption risk management, and promote continuous improvement in financial accountability.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and analysing financial reports, coordinating audits, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, governance, and financial integrity across funded programs.

The manager leads a collaborative team within the Prudential Oversight unit, dedicated to upholding integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement. The broader Partnerships team fosters a supportive culture with a strong focus on public accountability and stakeholder engagement. The role requires close coordination with colleagues across Partnerships, program areas, and Commissioning and Planning teams located throughout New South Wales.

**What we’re looking for**

Relevant tertiary qualification, full membership of a professional accounting body and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards as well as a record of ongoing professional development. The role also requires a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, along with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters using sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.

**Download the**role description.**

**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements including focus capabilities of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

**Applications close**Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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