- Influence key decisions through trusted financial and business advice.
- Temporary (Up to 6 months) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

In this role you will

Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide trusted financial advice that helps shape planning, housing and infrastructure outcomes across NSW. From budgeting and forecasting to business cases and performance reporting, your work will support informed decisions that make a real difference to communities.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders, you'll solve complex problems, identify improvement opportunities and deliver financial insights that support better outcomes for the business and the people of NSW.

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Business Advisor

About you

- Demonstrated ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships, provide sound financial and business advice, and influence outcomes across a complex operating setting.
- Highly developed communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex information, translate insights into practical recommendations, and support informed decision-making.




- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality outcomes to deadline, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential

- 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

Apply now

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close 11:55PM Sunday 1 November 2026. For more information contact John Richards on [email protected]

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📌 Senior Business Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Industry
📍 Sydney