• 35 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Regional NSW
• Clerk Grade 11/12 | Salary from $149,739.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

The Manager Business Advisory takes the lead role in providing business and financial advisory services for assigned divisions, including internal budgeting and forecasting, labour analytics, capital reporting and planning, divisional management reporting, business case development and development of risk and savings plans.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Lead the development, management and monitoring of Group and Division operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts and forward estimates, ensuring compliance with budget parameters, financial requirements and approved commitments.
• Provide timely, high quality performance reporting and expert financial analysis, including interpretation of financial results, initiatives and projects, to support informed executive and senior management decision making.
• Partner with groups and divisions at a senior level to develop and implement strategies to identify key and emerging risks, manage financial performance and budget variances, including providing advice on commercial viability and impacts on the net cost of services.
• Deliver strategic business and financial advisory services to management, identifying key drivers affecting financial and budgetary performance across Groups and Divisions, branches and cost centres, and supporting the setting, monitoring and achievement of savings and efficiency targets.
• Review and critically assess business cases and funding submissions, providing evidence-based recommendations on funding allocation, prioritisation and value for money.
• Lead collaboration with Enabling Services teams to establish, maintain and improve financial management frameworks, systems and controls, and to undertake financial and business reviews that strengthen governance, internal processes and financial sustainability.
• Identify, lead and deliver finance and business improvement initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, building organisational capability and improving financial and operational performance in support of people and business objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in senior finance roles.
• Ability to work with Senior Executives to develop business cases, budgets, and forecasts.
• Confidence in preparing insightful reports and presenting information to Senior Executives.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that addresses the following questions:

1. How do your skills and experience relate to this role?
2. How have you contributed to the development of a business case?
3. What is your approach to managing a team of finance professionals?

For more information about the role, download a copy of the role description linked below

Role Description - Clerk 11-12 - Manager Business Advisory - Business Advisory.pdf

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Matthew Nicholls, Director Business Advisory, matthew.nicholls@DPIRD.nsw.gov.au, 0499 433 399  

Closing date: 11:55pm Sunday, 24 May 2026

What to expect next

• You’ll receive a confirmation email  
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes  
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview on Microsoft Teams or in person
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. written task, skills test, psychometric test)  
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates   
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, pre-employment medical assessment and/or other assessments as required.  
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.  

You can email us at talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.