Senior Finance Business Partner

About you

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

• Proven business partnering ability - consultative, influential, and able to translate financials into clear, actionable decisions.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance (CA/CPA/CIMA eligible) and experience in complex environments.
• Demonstrated capability in management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and reliable monthly forecasting; advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
• Excellent written communication for briefs, submissions and executive narratives, with a continuous-improvement mindset and strong deadline discipline.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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 two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe a time you built a strong business-partnering relationship to influence a complex financial decision (e.g., budget setting, forecast revision or investment proposal). What was the context, who were the key stakeholders, how did you tailor your communication and analysis to their needs, and what outcome did you achieve?
2. Give an example of leading a finance process improvement (reporting, forecasting, or budget phasing) across teams with varying financial capability. How did you engage and bring stakeholders on the journey, manage competing priorities and timeframes, and embed the change so it delivered sustained benefits?

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

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Stella Guo on **********@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ676230.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on *********@health.nsw.gov.au.

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

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

1. 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.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the our career portal.
4. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Monday, 24 August 2026