Director, Treasury and Capital Reporting

Director, Treasury and Capital Reporting

Executive Band 1

NSW Ministry of Health

• An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role to lead NSW Health's relationship with NSW Treasury
• An exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to deliver record investment in new hospitals and technology assets
• If you are a skilled executive operating at a strategic level, proven in driving growth and affecting change - apply now

This role will be located in St Leonards

Role Outline

The Director Treasury and Capital Reporting leads the planning, management, control and integrity of financial reporting to the NSW Treasury and leads the monitoring and reporting of NSW Health's Capital Program to maximise the value of the asset acquisition program and meet capital expenditure targets and statutory reporting requirements.

For further information, download the role description.

Applying for this Role

You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below:

This role is responsible for maintaining key relationships with NSW Treasury and other central government agencies. What challenges do you foresee in maintaining these relationships and how would you approach these challenges?

2. It was announced in the recent NSW Budget, NSW Health will receive over $3 Billion in capital investment in FY21/22. What impacts on future recurrent expenditure could this have, and how would you mitigate these impacts?

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant financial or economics related discipline and full professional membership of a recognised accredited accounting body within Australia
• Extensive experience in public sector financial reporting with demonstrated experience in analysing internal information and translating this into NSW Treasury budget requirements
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, provisions of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and Regulations, the Financial Reporting Code for NSW General Government Sector Entities, Health's Accounting Manuals and Accounts & Audit Determination, Treasurer's Directions, and other statutory and central agency requirements and relevant legislation
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NSW Health system particularly in relation to the financial management, accounting requirements and funding arrangements for the Ministry of Health and its controlled entities

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $202,040 - $225,094 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Please contact Ryan McKeon, Executive Director, Financial Services and Asset Management Division on 0427 444 093 should you have any additional questions about the role.

Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ247708).

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

NOTES:

• The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
• Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
• Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
• To be eligible for employment, you must be one of the following:
  • An Australian citizen;
  • A permanent resident of Australia;
  • A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport; or
  • A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
• You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia; and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• Relevant standard screening checks will be undertaken following interviews e.g. National Police Check, Service Checks, Proof of ID etc.
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Applications close: Sunday 8 August 2021 (11.59pm)