Senior Associate - Budgeting and Reporting

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Premier’s Department Senior Associate, Budgeting and Reporting You. At the centre of big ideas. Provide timely, accurate reporting, analysis and insights to support decision-making and consistent financial management, including budgeting and forecasting Bring your budgeting, reporting and financial analysis expertise to support informed decision-making and strengthen financial management across the Department Temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity, up to 12 months based in Martin Place NSW. About the Role As the Senior Associate, Budgeting and Reporting, you will deliver accurate management reporting, analysis and insights to support informed decision-making and consistent financial management across the Department. You will prepare forecasts and reports, support budgeting and compliance activities, and work closely with Finance Business Partners and subject matter experts to align financial management practices with business needs. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. We're Looking For Budget governance: Establish controls, governance and accountability frameworks for internal budget and forecasting processes, including bottom-up budget models, to support a consistent approach aligned with the finance strategy. Process guidance: Lead the development and maintenance of guidance, tools and templates that enable business groups to effectively deliver budget and forecasting activities. Strategic oversight: Monitor alignment with governance, controls and guidance, identifying issues, gaps and opportunities to improve budget and forecasting processes. Financial partnering: Work with Finance Business Partners to implement government decisions, provide strategic advice, and identify and resolve budget pressures and risks. Performance reporting: Produce high-quality financial and operational performance data to support effective budget formulation, allocation, forecasting and control. We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages) Closing date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 (10:00 AM) Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Hiring Manager: Christine Luo, Associate Director, Budgeting & Forecasting, christine.luo@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au About the Premier's Department Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney. Our Commitment We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities. The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager. Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.