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

• Step into a role where your financial insight and strategic thinking support stronger decisions, enhance financial performance, and achieve improved financial outcomes for the Department.
• Permanent full -time opportunity,
• Location : Parramatta or Orange preferred, all NSW location considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

The Senior Strategic Advisor plays a key role in delivering insights, advice and strategic financial support for the Department. You’ll dive into complex financial information, lead strategic projects, and prepare high-quality analysis and communications that support better decision-making for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and senior executives. This role is trusted to work independently, operate with integrity, and provide clear, well-reasoned advice in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

You’ll work closely with leaders across Finance to understand business context,  and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Managing tight deadlines, simplifying complex issues, and balancing competing demands will come naturally to you as you deliver high-impact work that strengthens the Department’s financial performance and supports high-quality outcomes for our stakeholders.

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

What you will bring to the role:

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to pressure test and interpret financial information, identify trends, assess risks and prepare high-impact advice and briefings for senior executives.
• Confidence managing competing and short deadlines while maintaining accuracy, impartiality, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into plain English for a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across all levels.
• High levels of self-management, initiative and professional integrity, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage strategic financial project delivery, including research, design, and development, with ongoing compliance for better business processes to capture/use information in partnership with the team and other stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of financial processes, accounting standards and public sector financial requirements, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with membership to 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.

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.

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, 14 December 2025 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Brielle Hardstaff, Manager Strategic Advice on brielle.hardstaff@dpie.nsw.gov.au

Please note that the Department will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period and will reopen on 12 January 2025. Recruitment activities for this role will formally commence when we return on 12 January 2025. Applicants are welcome to submit their applications during this period, and we will review them once business resumes.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent 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.