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• Be Part of Something New – Join Us as a Senior Project Advisor, Finance Capability
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Orange with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + 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 prioritise 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.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Senior Project Advisor to lead the delivery of our newly established finance capability programme at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). This brand-new role is central to improving financial outcomes and uplifting staff capability across the department.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll drive initiatives that enhance financial literacy and decision-making, delivering capability uplift through communities of practice, workshops, webinars and tailored communications. You will also play a key role in reviewing and analysing financial processes, systems and data to uncover opportunities for improvement and innovation. This is a dynamic opportunity to shape a new programme and make a meaningful impact on financial excellence in the public sector.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Advisor Finance Capability

What you will bring to the role

• Confidence and credibility in delivering professional, accurate and responsive advice to stakeholders and peers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and capability data for strategic decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability in navigating change and challenging situations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages and explain complex concepts clearly.
• A collaborative mindset, actively contributing to team outcomes and leveraging the strengths of others.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in a financial, accounting, business or technology discipline or equivalent professional experience.

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 Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Fiona Finlayson, Manager Finance Capability on fiona.finlayson@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. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn