Senior Financial Accountant

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Senior Financial Accountant

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

Base salary of $119,757 - $132,188 p.a plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial accounting, internal control monitoring, and reporting within the Financial Control and Treasury Group. It includes reviewing and enhancing financial governance processes and contributing to the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and financial reporting frameworks. The role plays a key part in ensuring the organisation meets internal and external audit requirements while maintaining the integrity of financial operations in a complex, high-compliance environment.

About You 

You are an industry professional, have impeccable communication skills, are analytical, organised and a natural problem solver. You enjoy building trusting relationships, collaborating with your team and taking initiative.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 9th July 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the essential requirements in the Position Description (max 2 pages)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email on kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Deahn Birkett, Manager Financial Reporting & Control, via email on Deahn.Birkett1@tafensw.edu.au.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Applica