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Budgeting & Forecasting Support Officer

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You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.



You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.



In this role, you'll:


Work as part of a team delivering Transport for NSW's budgeting, forecasting and financial management functions. This role will see you support the development, coordination and continuous improvement of Transport's internal budget and forecast processes.

You will play a key role in collating, analysing and systemising financial and workforce data, supporting budget submissions, maintaining forecasting information in financial systems, and preparing funding briefings and submissions for key stakeholders.

You will help build more efficient, streamlined budgeting processes in a complex and high-profile environment, working closely with finance professionals and senior analysts across the Transport Cluster.

This role operates within our hybrid working model, requiring 50% workplace attendance. The home base for this role is Elizabeth St, Sydney, with flexibility to work from other office locations as required. Team collaboration days are on Monday.


For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.


About you


Your financial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail, formed across finance, accounting, budgeting or financial analysis roles, will see you excel in delivering accurate budget and forecast information, coordinating competing priorities and supporting robust financial decision-making.

You're recognised as a collaborative and proactive team member, skilled at analysing data, managing stakeholder relationships and improving processes, with experience using Excel and financial systems such as SAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong finance foundation and the right attitude to learn. You'll gain exposure to large-scale government budgeting and forecasting processes, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and contribute to critical financial planning activities during key budget cycles throughout the year.


Who we are


Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 14 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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