Manager NGO Accountability
Location - Parramatta
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $149,739.00 pa - $173,174.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Manager, NGO Accountability – Prudential Oversight, holds a key leadership role within the Partnerships unit of the Strategy, Policy & Commissioning division.
This role is responsible for managing financial reviews, audits, and assurance activities for funded NGO service providers to ensure compliance with funding agreements and the responsible use of public resources. By leading a dedicated team and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, the Manager supports the integrity and effectiveness of DCJ’s funding programs.
The role also drives continuous improvement in financial accountability and contributes to the department’s overarching mission of delivering safe, just, and inclusive services across New South Wales.
What you’ll do
The Manager – NGO Accountability – Prudential Oversight is responsible for leading a small team that conducts financial reviews, audits, and assurance activities for funded NGO service providers within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
In this role, the manager oversees the annual accountability process, provides expert financial advice to contract managers, and ensures compliance with funding agreements to safeguard public resources. The position works in close partnership with the Manager, Prudential Oversight, and collaborates with a range of internal and external stakeholders to strengthen financial oversight frameworks, support fraud and corruption risk management, and promote continuous improvement in financial accountability.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and analysing financial reports, coordinating audits, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, governance, and financial integrity across funded programs.
The manager leads a collaborative team within the Prudential Oversight unit, dedicated to upholding integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement. The broader Partnerships team fosters a supportive culture with a strong focus on public accountability and stakeholder engagement. The role requires close coordination with colleagues across Partnerships, program areas, and Commissioning and Planning teams located throughout New South Wales.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate for the Manager – NGO Accountability – Prudential Oversight role is a qualified finance or accounting professional with demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial management and prudential oversight. They bring a solid understanding of accounting standards, risk management frameworks, and audit practices, particularly within government-funded or public sector environments.
This individual possesses strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. They demonstrate a high level of integrity and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be experienced in leading teams and applying best practice methodologies to ensure financial compliance, transparency, and accountability.
Relevant tertiary qualification, full membership of a professional accounting body and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards as well as a record of ongoing professional development. The role also requires a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, along with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters using sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
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Applications close Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Melinda Norton on 0419 626 320 or at [email protected]
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