Job Description

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

• Senior Business Advisor opportunity to join the PLUSHI Division at DPHI now available
• Ongoing full time (35 hours per week)
• Various NSW DPHI office locations available including Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

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

About the role

Our Senior Business Advisor provides high level business and financial advisory services for assigned divisions, including internal budgeting and forecasting, labour analytics, capital reporting and planning, divisional management reporting, business case development and coordination of risk and savings plan and review of all general ledger accounts to ensure consistent reconciliation and consistency with management reporting information and requirements.

Bring your expertise in monthly financial management and dashboard reports and financial statements so you can confidently consult with senior executives and managers to enable decisions and implementation of mitigation strategies regarding progress or variances against budgets and forecasts.

Your strengths will include the ability to provide timely, expert financial and accounting information and advice and develop budgets and monthly budget forecasts for assigned functional areas to meet the financial and business performance requirements and also provide financial performance, accounting, savings target and business monitoring and analysis to support management to understand and make decisions about current and future business performance.

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

You will have 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 and demonstrated experience and knowledge 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).

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.

To Apply

If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (maximum two pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Angela Lai via angela.lai@dphi.nsw.gov.au

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'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.