Shape your world in a place where purpose and opportunity come together 

• Provide high level accounting support to help us deliver outcomes for NSW
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity + creation of Talent Pool
• Parramatta or Orange office location, however other DPHI office locations considered with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Budgets make you excited? Preparing accurate management reports your forte?

This is an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support housing delivery, planning reform and thriving communities across NSW while building strong partnerships with executives and business leaders.

Provide trusted financial and business advisory support to senior leaders across Planning as a Senior Business Advisor with our department. You will help drive informed decision-making through budget management, forecasting, labour analytics, financial reporting and business performance insights, and be comfortable communicating with senior leaders on a regular basis.

Working closely with stakeholders, you will influence strategic outcomes by delivering high-quality analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting the development of business cases, funding proposals and financial initiatives.

We know you pride yourself on developing and preparing monthly financial management and dashboard reports and financial statements providing financial performance, accounting, savings target and business monitoring and analysis to support management to understand and make decisions about current and future business performance which is why you would be great in this role!

Read the role description for more detail:  Senior Business Advisor

About you

Bring your knowledge of and experience in financial management and accounting principles and practices relevant experience and/or tertiary qualification and eligibility for membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (essential).

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

Apply now

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 9 August 2026.

For more information contact Aron Lee via aron.lee@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.

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'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.