Finance Officer, Master Data Administration
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Job Overview
Who's the hiring manager?
Sign up to PitchMeAI to discover the hiring manager's details for this job. We will also write them an intro email for you.

Job Description
About NSW Trustee and Guardian
At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About The Team
The Financial Performance and Investments division provides a full range of financial services including budgeting, procurement, customer accounts and investment management services.
About The Role: Finance Officer, Master Data Administration
This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of data integrity and governance across NSW Trustee and Guardian, with a focus on vendor and customer financial records. It drives and clearly communicates improvements that strengthen the control framework, supporting accurate customer records and aligning with organisational plans and objectives.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting financial transactions, reporting and master data administration in a finance environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, complete and compliant vendor and customer master data.
- Sound understanding of data governance, internal controls, policies and legislative requirements.
- Ability to assess data change requests, identify data issues and resolve inaccuracies, inconsistencies and anomalies.
- Confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach to supporting Finance, Procurement and broader stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, including data troubleshooting and reporting to support business outcomes.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Able to manage routine processing while escalating complex issues appropriately.
Key Knowledge And Experience
- Demonstrated experience in Data Administration, including data cleansing, testing, quality assurance techniques whilst ensuring process efficiency.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline or industry, such as finance or risk management.
What We Offer
NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:
- Work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing).
- Various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year).
- Career development including study leave and acting opportunities.
- Access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations.
How To Apply
To apply for this role:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability.
Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.
For enquiries, please contact Victor Deng, A/Manager Fraud Detection and Analysis on Victor.Deng@tag.nsw.gov.au
For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Ashly Dahdal, Talent Advisor on Ashly.Dahdal@tag.nsw.gov.au.
Key skills/competency
- Data integrity
- Data governance
- Vendor management
- Customer records
- Financial transactions
- Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Data cleansing
- Quality assurance
- Internal controls
How to Get Hired at NSW Department of Communities and Justice
- Research NSW Trustee and Guardian's mission: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in data administration, financial transactions, and data governance specifically for NSW Trustee and Guardian.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate, complete, and compliant vendor and customer master data in your application.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss problem-solving scenarios, data troubleshooting, and examples of collaborative teamwork within a finance environment.
- Demonstrate software proficiency: Highlight your expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word, providing examples of how you've used them for data cleansing, quality assurance, and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this job opportunity
Explore similar opportunities that match your background