Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Temporary Full Time Role up to 12 months
• Location:  Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour 
• Clerk Grade 3/4 Salary From $84,659 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. DPIRD is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace

About the Role

The Business Performance Officer provides financial and administrative support functions to SCS operational activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide a range of administrative and project support services including routine data entry, records management, database maintenance, support procurement and accounts verification activities
• Administer SCS project documentation and schedules in accordance with established financial accounting procedures and Integrated Management Systems
• Complete routine financial and purchasing transactions in myWorkzone and Oranasoft (internal project management software)
• Prepare routine information and documentation in line with quality control processes and organisational requirements, to support critical business processes
• Respond to enquiries, and escalate and redirect issues as required, to ensure the provision of accurate information, and delivery of service within required deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in financial processes or the willingness to learn
• Review project contracts and agreements, use local and business registers, project management software, organisational accounting software and databases to meet operational and management requirements.

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 4 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.

Applications close: Monday 8^th September at 11:55pm

To learn more about the role, please contact Nicole Bernard (she/her) at nicole.bernard@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0475 819 163 or Chai Forest (he/him), chai.forest@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0437 529 618

You can also download the role description

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.