• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary 12 month opportunity with possibility of extension
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW SCS office locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Departmental Officer Grade 7/8 – Salary from $113,574 up to $125,720 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

 About the Role
Join the Soil Conservation Service as a Financial Performance Coordinator, where you'll lead our Project Finance team in delivering essential business operations. In this established role, you’ll guide a dedicated team, manage budgets, and act as a subject matter expert for financial evaluation and reporting. It’s a great balance of people coordination and technical oversight, perfect for someone who enjoys refining processes to help a team achieve high-quality results.

What does a day look like at Soil Con?

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience guiding teams to deliver high-quality project and financial administration
• Adept at financial oversight, budget management, and technical reporting
• Proven ability to improve financial systems and operational processes
• Skilled at resolving complex enquiries with integrity and accountability
• Advanced capability in financial evaluation to support key objectives.
• Proven experience with Construction Project Management financial management and software

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please view the role description here.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lynn Dunn on 0439 542 131 or email lynette.dunn@scs.nsw.gov.au or Hugh Lyall on 0499 907 861 or email hugh.lyall@scs.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can 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 apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

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

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.