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

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026
• Office location - Orange.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + 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 Business Advisor, you'll be delivering high-level financial and business insights to help shape the future of planning and infrastructure in NSW. Your focus will be on budgeting, forecasting, and providing detailed financial reports that support decision-making for various divisions. You'll work closely with senior executives to analyse transactions and highlight variances, ensuring that everyone stays on track with their financial goals.

Navigating a complex and ever-changing environment, you’ll will be required to handle urgent requests while building strong relationships with stakeholders. You'll also tackle new challenges, offering innovative solutions to improve processes and enhance financial performance. Your expertise will not only help guide the department's financial strategy but also contribute to broader business objectives that benefit the community we serve.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Business Advisor

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. 
• 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. 
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand the needs and perspectives of team members and clients. 
• Resilience and a positive attitude to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times. 
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate and present solutions, ideas and recommendations. 
• 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. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

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 Thursday, 7 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Chalker on ben.chalker@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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