Manager Finance Training

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 work arrangements available Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 + super and annual leave loading Lead innovative finance training that strengthens capability across schools and the wider Department About the roleIn this key leadership role, you will manage a high-performing team to design and deliver targeted, impactful training programs that strengthen financial management practices and finance systems capability across a broad range of stakeholders.Working in close partnership with Finance teams and key stakeholders across the Department, you will identify capability gaps, prioritise training needs, and deliver solutions that support strategic reform and key organisational priorities.For further information please click hereto view the role descriptionAbout youYou are an experienced leader with strong capability expertise with a passion for finance.You understand how to translate complex financial concepts into practical, engaging learning experiences that drive behavioural change and improve performance.The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proven experience designing and delivering training programs for diverse stakeholder groups. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted partnerships across complex environments. Experience using modern learning technologies and contemporary adult learning methodologies. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to identify capability gaps and design targeted interventions. Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building high-performing and collaborative teams. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timeframes. Key knowledge and experience Extensive experience in the design and delivery of training and capability uplift strategies for a wide range of stakeholders Substantial experience managing teams and working collaboratively with a wide range of senior stakeholders to develop and deliver training and achieve outcomes 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 Qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value 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.Targeted QuestionDescribe a time when you led a team to design or deliver a large-scale training program. How did you set expectations, motivate the team, and ensure the program met organisational objectives? (300 words)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: Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 11:59pm.For role enquiries please contact Tammera Connor 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.

Created: 2026-04-01