Job Description

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

• Financial Projects Coordinator
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle or Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience, ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus 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 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

This role leads a suite of financially focused projects that directly support the Crown Land Manager (CLM) network—one of the most diverse and community‑embedded stewardship groups in NSW. Your work will help modernise financial practices, strengthen governance, and ensure Crown land is managed sustainably for the people of NSW.

You will take ownership of several high‑profile, strategically important initiatives. These projects have significant visibility across Crown Lands, NSW Treasury, DPHI, and the Audit Office, making this a role with real impact and influence. The diversity of the Crown Land Manager (CLM) network means the successful candidate must understand the realities of small business operations and volunteer‑run organisations, including their financial constraints, governance challenges, and capacity limitations.

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About You

You will thrive in this role if you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a finance related field and/or relevant experience in project management and practical experience applying financial systems in small business or volunteer‑run environments.
• A strong understanding of how accounting software can improve governance, transparency, and compliance for small organisations.
• Empathy for the operational realities of volunteer boards and community‑based groups.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non‑financial audiences.
• A proactive, outcome‑focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience leading small teams and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a finance related field and/or relevant experience in project management.
• Current Driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to travel.

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 11:55pm, Monday 13th April 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anthony Mitchell via anthony.mitchell@crownland.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, 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