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 $93,295.00 to $102,941.00 + 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 a Senior Finance Officer, you'll be the backbone of our financial integrity function, ensuring that balance sheet reconciliations are not just prepared in a timely manner but also with accurate information for end users. You'll dive into medium to large reconciliations, investigate any discrepancies, and collaborate with customer agencies to clear up any aged items. Plus, your work will involve producing essential audit documentation and identifying ways to enhance data capture within our systems.

You will deliver precise financial data under tight deadlines while ensuring everything is in tip-top shape for audits. You'll need to keep a keen eye on maintaining internal controls and accuracy throughout the process. If you're detail-oriented and have a knack for problem-solving, this position is a great opportunity for you.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Finance Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 
• Resilience and a positive attitude to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times. 
• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development. 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. 

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 Monday 18 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Stringer on alexandra.stringer@dpie.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