Associate Accountant

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

Kickstart your career with the NSW Treasury

Our Career Launch Program within the Financial Management and Services (FMS) Team provides an entry-level opportunity for recent graduates (or those nearing graduation) wishing to launch their accounting and financial management careers with NSW Treasury.  Read more about your future Group and Division.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will gain highly valued accounting and financial management experience while working towards your professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA.

What this Program offers:

• Challenging, meaningful work with rotations across FMS
• 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 help advance your career with Treasury

NSW Treasury is also a Recognised Employer Program (REP) Partner with CPA Australia. Read about the benefits of working for a REP Partner. 

This is a valuable opportunity to launch your accounting and financial management career in a key central government agency that is invested in you.

Your day as an Associate Accountant

The Associate Accountant position will involve rotations across Financial Stewardship and Public Reporting teams, the Treasury Finance and Services team and the Risk, Compliance and Audit team and will support FMS to meet all deliverables of the broader team.

The role will provide support in the delivery of the Total State Sector Accounts and key reporting aggregates included in NSW Budget, Half Year Review and Monthly Reporting. The role will also support the Treasury Finance team in providing excellent internal Treasury customer service, maintaining accurate processing of transactional finance services including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, in accordance with relevant policies, procedures manual and legislation.

This role will also assist in the delivery of ad hoc projects in the Accounting Policy and Advice and Financial Management, Legislation, Policy and Advice teams and assist in preparing work papers for the Treasury Audit and Risk Committee.

Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

Eligibility

To apply for our 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 be due to complete it by February 2026
• completed or be near to completing the entry requirements for you to commence your studies with 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.

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

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

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will 'Buddy' you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

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

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• Confidently manage deadlines, juggle competing priorities, and navigate complex or uncertain situations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with mentors, managers, and colleagues across the division and NSW Treasury.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively within your immediate team and the broader FMS group to deliver shared outcomes.
• Develop a solid understanding of Treasury's role, including key processes and stakeholder relationships.
• Gain awareness of public sector policy development practices, relevant legislation, and budgetary processes that guide work across the NSW Government.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us

Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as a:

• a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit:

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr

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

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click "Apply online" below to start your application.