Finance Manager

• Exciting opportunity to join Finance division in the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

• This is a Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $154,231 - $178,369 per annum plus superannuation

• Temporary role (up to 8 months) based in Sydney CBD, flexible/hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs including other locations negotiable.

• A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for roles that may become available over the next 18 months

About The Role


The role leads and manages critical activities that support budgeting and financial management for the Department. The Finance Team has an important role in driving a budget that directs funding allocations to the Department's strategic priorities and target outcomes. The role also designs, implements and evaluates innovative solutions that meet continuous improvement targets and informs strategic planning in corporate services.

In the lead up to the 2027 NSW State Election, the role will also play a key role in coordinating the Department's response to Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) requests, including oversight of costings, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and portfolio-wide coordination to ensure responses are delivered within strict timeframes and confidentiality requirements.

The role maintains and implements effective support and training strategies for financial management in corporate business divisions, and engages, mentors and inspires team members in the delivery of accurate, reliable and targeted outcomes that meet customer expectations and the Directorate's service delivery standards.

About You

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Demonstratedexperience in public sector budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, with a strong understanding of NSW Government financial and Treasury requirements.

• Proven ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior executives and coordinate complex budget, funding and expenditure review processes across multiple stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results in a complex and fast-paced environment.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply

Your application must include:

• an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages)

• and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.

Closing Date

Wednesday 26 August 2026 [10.00AM]

Contact For any questions related to the role, please contact Brendan Killen, Director Strategic Portfolio & Budget Management - ••••@dciths.nsw.gov.au

For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Acquisition Partner via ••••@dciths.nsw.gov.au

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state

• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

• Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact James Changkaeomanee via ••••@dciths.nsw.gov.au or 9228 3637.

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit 'Adjustments for Individual needs' at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months