Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Ongoing – full time opportunity to strengthen Public Sector Financial Governance
• Office location – Parramatta or Orange
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Join our Corporate Services team at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as a Systems Accountant and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our financial management systems.

 As a Systems Accountant, you will be at the forefront of overseeing and enhancing our financial systems, practices, and policies. Your expertise will drive the design and configuration of systems that not only meet accounting requirements but also deliver exceptional business outcomes.. You’ll lead and manage the co-design and configuration of systems managed by the Shared Service provider, translating complex accounting requirements into clear, actionable processes and ensuring they align with Australian Accounting Standards and governance frameworks

What you will be doing:

• Leading the design and enhancement of finance systems to ensure they meet business, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• Translating complex accounting and business needs into effective system configurations and processes. Advising on accounting policies, controls, and statutory compliance to support major financial initiatives.
• Driving process improvements and system optimisation projects from end to end.
• Identifying and mitigating system risks, ensuring controls are robust and reliable.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to plan system upgrades and manage change with minimal disruption.
• Supporting year-end activities and ensuring smooth financial rollovers.

For more information read the full Role Description: Systems Accountant

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience managing finance systems and implementing process improvements in complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
• The ability to influence, lead, and gain the trust of stakeholders across finance, IT, and executive teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a sharp eye for identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Confidence in driving change and leading initiatives in a fast-paced, accountable environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in a financial or accounting discipline and current membership of an accredited professional accounting body (e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants (Australia), CPA Australia) or equivalent experience
• Strong information technology skills, including application support, system design, report generation, and demonstrated experience in building and implementing new financial information management systems and system upgrades.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 19 May 2025 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sharon Holland on Sharon.holland@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.