Hybrid Senior Financial Representative, Risk Management, Policy & Compliance

at Transport for NSW

• Job title: Senior Financial Representative, Risk Management, Policy & Compliance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Macquarie Park, Australia

About the role

• Leader supporting financial integrity and compliance for Transport for NSW by managing financial policies and risks. Develops frameworks while leading a high-performing team in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in supporting the organisation’s financial integrity, accountability, and performance
• Lead the development and implementation of group-wide financial policies and ensures compliance with public sector financial legislation
• Manage financial risks across the Transport Portfolio
• Maintain strong governance, internal control frameworks, and risk management strategies
• Ensure Transport for NSW meets its financial obligations and supports the efficient and transparent delivery of transport services
• Lead the development and maintenance of robust financial policies, procedures, and frameworks to align with NSW Treasury requirements
• Manage the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Certification process for the Transport Portfolio
• Develop and maintain an effective annual internal control framework
• Prepare high quality Audit and Risk and Executive Committee papers
• Oversee the monitoring and resolution of external audit issues

Requirements

• Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce)
• Extensive and relevant professional experience
• Full member of a recognised professional accounting body
• Experience in Audit, risk management and compliance reporting at an executive level
• Managing financial operations, reporting, and governance within a complex large private sector or government organisation
• In-depth understanding of public sector financial legislation, including the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 (NSW) and NSW Treasury Policy & Guidelines Papers
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks in a regulated or government environment
• Ability to lead the development, implementation, and review of finance-related policies and procedures that ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across a large organisation
• Strong leadership capability, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing professional capability
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders across various levels of government and the private sector.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities