“We reconcile banking,” he said. “We accept monies from security or if there’s a medical settlement, we have to take those fees in.

“Even though it’s the finance section, pretty much everyday brings something a little bit different.”

Working for the people of NSW and the justice system that protects them is a rewarding role.

“I like the way my job gives me a sense of accomplishment pretty much every day, because once your reconciliation is done, and the bottom line is zero, you’ve achieved what you need to,” he said.

Matthew is proud to work in a workplace that performs a vital role for the state.

“If the courts aren’t independent and don’t have their own structure to them, then confidence in the whole system is compromised,” he said.