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Be DEADLY. BE in a career you love with TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW has over 500,000 annual enrolments and sets the benchmark for quality education in Australia, our dynamic organisation is currently embarking on a once in a generation evolution to modernise, upskill and digitally transform into a world-class education provider. Join us as we create an environment that focuses on process improvement and building an innovative culture.

TAFE NSW is strongly committed to improving the representation of Aboriginal people in our workforce. This reflects our commitment to be responsive to our communities and supports our vision to be the leading skills provider in the state, delivering relevant, high-quality, practical and creative training to grow the NSW economy as one TAFE NSW.

Your NEW role

The Senior Finance Business Analyst supports the TAFENSW internal budget and forecasting process and contributes high level complex analysis and advice. Partnering with the business, the Senior Finance Business Analyst will develop and implement models, tools and techniques which will deliver effective budget governance, internal budget planning and forecasting.

This is a full-time on going role and can be based at Maitland, Ultimo, Bankstown, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Orange or Newcastle TAFE NSW campus. A Recruitment Pool may be created for future vacancies at the same/equivalent salary level for both ongoing and fixed term contracts.

For information regarding our Aboriginal employment opportunities, please contact John Jeffrey Aboriginal Employment Advisor on 0417 493 454 or via email [email protected]

About YOU

To succeed in this role, you will have well-developed analytical, evaluation and research skills and a working knowledge of finance systems. Superior excel, modelling and analytical skills and the ability to build sound working relationships is essential as you are challenged with competing demands and managing stakeholder expectations.

Ideally you will have a background working in a large organisation, with complex and uncertain data sets. Budget experience within the government sector would be highly desirable but not essential.

For full details about the role, review the Position Description and the Information Package. 

See yourself in OUR team

Our doors are open to rewarding work experiences within a genuinely professional environment. We celebrate your personal and professional development, your achievements, your lifelong learning, your individuality and your choices. We offer truly rewarding careers, ongoing learning and development opportunities and a collaborative and inclusive culture that focuses on our people's wellbeing.

“This position is targeted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Government Sector Employment Rule 26. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Non-Aboriginal people are also encouraged to apply.

Aboriginal candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality” documentation at interview.

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, you must:

• Click “Apply now” where you will be required to answer a target question expanding on your experience; and
• Attach an updated resume detailing your suitability for the role and a cover letter outlining your interest. 

Closing Date: Friday 5 March 2021 at 11:59pm

As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. For permanent positions you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. For temporary positions, it is generally acceptable for you to have a current visa that allows you to work in Australia.

TAFE NSW is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

We encourage applications from people with a disability and will make any reasonable adjustment that you need both in the interview process and on the job – if you need assistance or if you have any questions in relation to the recruitment or application process please contact Vaishali Gupta at [email protected]

Key Application Responses

Response to the following question will be required as part of the application process. Please prepare your response in a word document and copy and paste as required. Please limit your responses to a max 300 words per response.

Targeted Question

1. Provide an example of where you have undertaken complex modelling and analysis, using a variety of data sources, to develop scenarios and provide recommendations to inform strategic decision making.