About the role (Temporary full-time for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension)

The Assistant Parliamentary Accountant is responsible for assisting in the financial management and reporting for Parliament of NSW and for providing day-to-day support to the Parliamentary Accounting team. This is achieved through maintaining accurate asset records, supporting acquisition and disposal processes, asset reporting and audits. You will have additional exposure to with month-end financial reporting; Catering inventory management; general ledger reconciliations and taxation returns.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

This role will suit you if you enjoy both the technical and collaborative aspects of accounting. You will work closely with finance teams, auditors, and a broad range of stakeholders across the Department’s diverse network where the ability to balance standardised processes with the need for flexibility will be essential to your success.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance teams. If you are someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, thrives under pressure, and takes ownership of their work, and is committed to delivering high-quality financial outcomes, this could be the perfect role for you.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below, please ensure you align your responses with the capabilities of the role.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.  Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. In this role, you are required to administer the assets of Parliament. What skills and experience do you have in this area?

2. Describe a challenging people management scenario you have faced in your current or a previous role. How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

 Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ or the helpdesk on 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492533

CLOSING DATE:  Sunday, 14 December 2025 [11.55 pm]