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At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Ongoing Full-Time Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 + super and annual leave loading Lead capital compliance and strengthen financial governance across the department About the roleIn this role, you will lead key capital accounting compliance and quality assurance processes to ensure alignment with governance frameworks, policies and external requirements.You will oversee the review and monitoring of capital accounting policies, processes and controls, ensuring the quality and integrity of capital systems, data and reporting. The role also manages the asset revaluation process and provides oversight of Assets Under Construction (AUC) financial management and reporting.The role is part of a newly created centralised Capital Services function and will help build and lead system-wide assurance for the departments capital budget.For further information please click here to view the role descriptionAbout youThe ideal candidate will have: Strong experience in capital accounting, financial reporting or financial compliance. Knowledge of accounting standards and public sector governance frameworks. Ability to identify risks, resolve issues and improve financial processes. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience leading and developing teams. Key Knowledge and Experience Demonstrated experience in a large complex organisation in Capital accounting related roles Demonstrated experience providing commercially focused astute financial commentary for senior stakeholders Demonstrated experience in financial acumen capability uplift, including evidence of positive improvements made across organisations Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. Essential requirements of the role Degree in accounting or finance discipline and membership of a recognised Australian professional accounting association. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education. Benefits Flexible working arrangements 35 hour working week Competitive, salary sacrificing, employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth How to applyAttach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a nonchild-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.Closing date: Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm.For role enquiries please contact Phil Skidmore via email on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.