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

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 31 July 2025
• Office location - Parramatta, Newcastle, Orange.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $106,025.00 to $117,363.00 + 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.

As the Team Leader Financial Accounting Operations, you’ll lead a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality services to clients throughout NSW. You'll be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring client inquiries are prioritized, and overseeing complex reconciliations. Your ability to improve processes and enhance service delivery will be key, as you work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders.

You will be balancing and managing competing demands while promoting exceptional customer service. You’ll need to anticipate changes across the Cluster and prepare your team accordingly, all while ensuring the accuracy of financial data under tight deadlines. If you have experience as a team leader and a knack for fostering strong working relationships, this role could be a great fit for you!

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Financial Accounting Operations

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals. 
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 
• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives. 
• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands. 
• Enjoy autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree qualification in Finance related field and/or extensive practical 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 Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rani Mirza on rani.mirza@environment.nsw.gov.au

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 3, 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