Principal Financial Analyst, OBP & Specialised Reporting

Principal Financial Analyst, OBP & Specialised Reporting Location North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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, 35‑hour work week, work location flexible with primarily a – 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards base.

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 provide 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 prepare with minimal executive input.

About You

Passion and capability to dive deep 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 organisational 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 Question

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 Sandra.mulder@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ619082.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date 11:59 pm, 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.

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!

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