Associate Director, Finance Strategy
Position Title: Associate Director, Finance Strategy
Employment type: Temporary Full Time (up to May 2027)
Position Grade: Crown Clerk grade 11/12
Remuneration: $149,739- $173,174 plus superannuation
Hours per week: 35 hours
Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Public sector staff wishing to apply opportunities at Ministry of Health. To be eligible to apply for these roles, you must be a Full Time permanent/ongoing employee or a Full-Time temporary employee (for the duration of this secondment) of NSW Public Sector.
About this role
Associate Director – Finance Strategy is responsible for a range of activities in supporting the Director Finance Strategy and the CFO for provides expert financial advice and information to support the development of the NSW Health Budget. This includes the development of New Policy Proposals, financial and economic evaluation of business cases and cabinet submissions, and the development and/or revision of complex costings and funding methodologies.
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
The Associate Director, Finance Strategy leads the financial analysis and strategic advice that underpin the NSW Health Budget, including the development of New Policy Proposals, complex costings, and plays a key role in implementing and maintaining financial policies and strategic initiatives across NSW Health.
- Lead NSW Health’s budget development and State Budget engagement, including preparing and validating financial costings, coordinating inputs across business areas, and ensuring compliance with NSW Treasury processes.
- Provide high quality, evidence based financial advice through qualitative and quantitative analysis, financial modelling, and clear communication to both financial and non financial stakeholders, including senior executives.
- Represent Finance Strategy across internal forums; build strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships; drive improvements in financial practices, policies and organisational processes; and support robust fiscal management outcomes.
- Lead and develop a small high performing team, manage key projects for the CFO, and prepare high quality Ministerial and Departmental briefings, correspondence and reports.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.
Additional information
- This is an NSW Public Sector EOI process, and decisions will be made following a review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include a suitability assessment to determine your suitability.
- You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
Benefits
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
For role related queries or questions, please contact Hayley Lawler on Hayley.Lawler@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ649377.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact TA Business Partner Lisa Byrne on Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 7 April 2026.
