Senior Associate Budgeting

16 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time

Premier's Department

Senior Associate Budgeting

You. At the centre of big ideas.

  • Bring your budgeting expertise in Finance & Operations to this Senior Associate role.
  • Work closely with the Premier's Department and Cabinet Office groups to provide advice and guidance on financial, budget and funding management.
  • Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 opportunity available until January 2026, based in Martin Place, CBD.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role.

About the Role

As a Senior Associate Budgeting you will provide advice and guidance on financial, budget and funding management. The role will partner with the Groups senior executives to ensure budgetary and financial reporting is accurate and efficient to meet strategic objectives. You will monitor expenditure and revenue by outlining comparative performance and analyse trends in line with

budget and strategic plans on a monthly basis and provide divisional oversight of transactional finances and monitoring of financial information.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For:

  • Budgeting Process: Experience in processing of budget submissions in accordance with deadlines
  • Budget Software: Experience in using Prime is ideal
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong collaboration skills across sectors and communities
  • Communication: Skilled in Government Finance and Budgeting experience
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

  • A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  • A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 October :59am)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Christine Luo, Associate Director, Budgeting, Forecasting and Analytics,

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department,

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.



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