An exciting opportunity for a senior executive to shape financial strategy, reform and recovery outcomes across NSW
Role based in Sydney
Competitive Remuneration Package, commensurate with experience.

The Executive Director, Finance and Strategy is the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s (RA) Chief Financial Officer, and a key member of the senior leadership team. This role is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership at a whole of government level, ensuring the effective stewardship of public funds and strong governance over disaster recovery and resilience investment across NSW.

You will lead financial and performance management for the RA, driving organisational efficiency, strengthening systems and reporting, and providing trusted, data driven advice to the CEO, Executive Committee, Advisory Board and Ministers. With a strong focus on reform and transformation, the role oversees complex funding policy and program delivery, including largescale disaster expenditure and cross government initiatives.

In this role, you will:

Provide strategic leadership over financial planning and budgeting, performance management, financial risk management and governance
Lead statewide funding policy reform and long-term budget and resource planning aligned to the RA Strategic Framework
Enable effective financial management and assurance for disaster recovery and mitigation programs, grants and reform initiatives
Deliver high quality financial, commercial and strategic advice to senior leadership and governance bodies
Build and maintain strong relationships across NSW Government and with the Commonwealth, including the National Emergency Management Agency
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and organisational performance

About You

You are an established senior financial leader with a strong track record in complex government or large organisational environments. You bring sound judgement, strategic insight and the confidence to operate at the most senior levels.

We are looking for an executive with

Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles such as CFO, ideally within state government
A strong understanding of NSW Government financial management, budgeting, governance and legislative frameworks
Demonstrated success leading cross government initiatives and large, complex programs
In depth knowledge of machinery of government and ministerial decision-making processes
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience and membership of Australian Professional Accounting Association with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director, Finance and Strategy (CFO)

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology
Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions
Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mileva Strachov, Director People and Culture via Mileva.Strachov@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0400 995 155.

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0419 333 746 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months

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