Manager Training Program F&F

• At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
• 1 x Ongoing opportunity
• Location: Parramatta with convenient access to major public transport hubs
• Salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Manager, Training Program Funding & Finance leads and manages a team responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and modelling across Training Services' funding of significant vocational education and training programs, including funding to TAFE NSW and independent training providers.

The role works closely with program areas, TAFE NSW, Finance Directorate and other stakeholders to manage complex funding arrangements, apply NSW Government accounting and Treasury requirements, identify financial risks and provide financial advice to support executive decision-making.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Extensive experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting, including strong financial modelling and analytical skills to assess expenditure, funding pressures and financial risks.
• Experience working with program managers and senior stakeholders to manage budgets, resolve financial issues and balance funding priorities with program delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex financial information, evaluate funding options and provide clear, practical advice to senior executives to support decision-making.
• A proven track record of leading, coaching and empowering team members to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely financial advice and reporting at pace.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Essential requirements of the role
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s 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 apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the pre-screening question:

Describe a complex government funding or budget issue you have managed, involving financial forecasting and competing operational priorities. Explain your role, how you analysed the financial implications, the advice you provided to senior decision-makers and the outcome (Maximum 400 words)

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 Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applyingto assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click herefor 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 non–child-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 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Alison Faure-Brac at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact [email protected].

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.