Business Advisor

Shape financial insights that support better project and business decisions across PDNSW!

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Office located in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,491.00 (Clerk Grade 7/8)

The role

As the Business Advisor, you will provide financial input, analysis and advice to support the development and delivery of projects across Property & Development NSW (PDNSW). You will play a key role in project set-up, maintenance, reporting, budgeting and reforecasting, while helping ensure financial information is accurate, timely and aligned to business needs.

This diverse role combines financial administration, reporting, analysis, stakeholder engagement and business improvement. You will support property and project accounting activities including project set-up, budget and cost transfers, billings, reconciliations, adjustments and project closure. You will also prepare financial and non-financial reports, provide monthly commentary on financial results, monitor expenditure against capital and recurrent budgets, and create ad hoc analysis and recommendations to support decision-making by the Project Teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, balancing competing priorities and providing practical financial support in a dynamic project environment.

For more information, refer to the attached Role Description: Business Advisor

What you will bring to the role

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with experience preparing financial and non-financial reports, commentary and recommendations to support business and Executive decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, budgeting and reforecasting, including project set-up, budget maintenance, cost transfers, reconciliations, adjustments and project closure.
• Sound understanding of accounting and management policies, standards and governance requirements, with the ability to support policy and procedure review in a changing accounting environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear financial advice and follow through with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, judgement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage high workloads, competing priorities and strict timeframes while maintaining data integrity.
• Experience in MyWorkZone and MyOutcomes is beneficial but not mandatory

What is an essential requirement

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, business or commerce fields; or experience and knowledge of financial and management accounting.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. If you have any questions about this opportunity, you can contact Joie Cuevas-Platon, Manager Business Advisory on Joie.Cuevas-Platon@dphi.nsw.gov.au or 02 8833 0002.  

Applications close Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11:55PM.

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