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

• Support a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction for financial operations
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta preferred with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378.00 to $168,130.00

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 prioritise 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.

The role

As the Manager Budgetary Governance, you will play a crucial role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring resources are allocated effectively across the Department and portfolio agencies. You will lead budget planning, monitoring, and reporting, providing expert advice to senior executives while balancing financial transparency with operational needs. With a deep understanding of Treasury policies, you will drive efficiencies, maintain compliance, and keep leadership informed with data-driven insights.

Navigating complex financial challenges in a high-pressure environment, it will be your job to apply strategic thinking, precision, and strong stakeholder engagement to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. You will be relied upon to collaborate across teams, identify risks, and implement solutions. As a trusted advisor, you will ensure financial stability and accountability, making a meaningful impact on the Department’s success.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Budgetary Governance

What you will bring to the role

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex financial challenges and develop strategic budget solutions.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration and alignment across multiple teams and agencies.
• Capable of driving outcomes while ensuring transparency and compliance with Treasury policies and financial regulations.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to handle competing priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to interpret financial data, assess risks, and provide informed recommendations.
• Expert knowledge of government finance frameworks to ensure adherence to Treasury policies and accounting standards.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate financial records and reports in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives to drive effective budget decisions and resource allocations.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the application of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018, Treasurer's Directions and Australian Accounting Standards, with a broad understanding of relevant Government policies
• Significant reporting experience at a parent organisation level, including supporting stakeholder management
• Substantial experience in budget management and planning, and stakeholder engagement within a complex and diverse organisational environment

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with membership of a recognised professional accounting organisation such as CPA Australia or similar, or eligibility for membership and a commitment to progression accordingly, or extensive relevant 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, 18 May 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Grant Michell, Director Budgets Funding & Cluster Coord on grant.michell@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 2, 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.