Budget and Planning Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720  + super and annual leave loading
• Join a team that's helping shape how resources are planned and managed across essential services in NSW public schools

About Cleaning Services

The NSW Government's reforms to public sector cleaning services entail the NSW Department of Education taking over management of the state's Whole-of-Government cleaning contracts from January 1, 2026.

A team has been established to deliver an enhanced Whole-of-Government cleaning contract for alignment and delivery of all program streams. Including Governance, ITD, Recruitment and Risk Management.

About the role

This role involves preparing and analysing budgets, forecasts and performance data, providing valuable insights that drive sound business outcomes.

As the Budget and Planning Officer, you will work collaboratively with managers and teams across the organisation to support planning, resolve financial issues, and contribute to ongoing improvements in systems and processes.

If you're motivated by precision, enjoy problem-solving, and want to see the impact of your work on service delivery, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in budgeting, financial planning or reporting within a complex organisation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet competing deadlines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and Excel skills
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A passion for improving financial processes and driving better business outcomes

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on cost recovery or revenue management.
• Understanding of relevant financial legislation, government policies and accounting standards.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Targeted Questions

1. How do you communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way? (300 words)
2. What experience do you have using financial management systems or Excel to analyse, reconcile, or report on data? (300 words)

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date:  Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Joanne Stanborough via email on

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.