Principal Financial Analyst, OBP

Principal Financial Analyst OBP & Specialised Reporting

Join our Cash and Financial Systems Governance team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment for 12 months, maternity leave cover opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a talented and passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity and enhancing the financial sustainability of the NSW Health system.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the many ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and action-oriented person to fill this pivotal role in a dynamic and fast-moving team.

The work is varied, interesting, and can delve into any aspect of financial management and policy for NSW Health and how this works in a large organisation, dealing with Health entities, Treasury, Ministry of Health branches and other government organisations. It can often involve developing a rapid understanding of a topic and providing advice to support the continued improvement and sustainability of NSW Health in the future.

As well, your knowledge of the financial operations of NSW Health, you will need to have a solid understanding of how NSW Government operates, particularly for financial management and procedures.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location flexible with a - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards base.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the teams in the Financial Planning and Analytics branch and supporting the Executive Director, Financial Planning and Analytics, you will be providing high level strategic advice, reporting and analytics on financial policies and management from a strategic lens.

This involves collaborating with:

• NSW Health entities – LHDs, shared service providers and pillars
• Branches of the Ministry of Health
• NSW Treasury and other NSW Government entities.

You will be expected to identify and manage projects that address emerging issues that will impact the Financial and Corporate Services Division and other strategic projects. Advice may be required in various formats that you will be expected to prepare with minimal executive input required.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Passion and capability to deep dive into complex problems and solve them considering the broader picture and with positive outcomes for all;
• Practical understanding of the NSW Health system, particularly in relation to financial management, accounting and funding requirements for the Ministry of Health and its controlled entities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience at a senior level in strategic alignment to organisation directions with a finance perspective and working knowledge of strategic financial planning for large organisations.
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in finance or a related discipline.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate and negotiate with key stakeholders at all levels.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Target Questions (1 pages)

• Provide an example of when you have contributed strategic advice to a senior stakeholder within a short turnaround and with limited information.

For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Mulder on and quote REQ

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 November 2025

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 November 2025