Assistant Business Advisor

Property Workplace & Development

Reference number

551246

Occupation

Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting, Financial Control/Management

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 5/6

Closing date

16 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Join a workplace that supports your development

Permanent full-time opportunity,

NSW office location negotiable based in Parramatta

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) has an opportunity for you to build your expertise in business advisory, financial analysis and performance reporting while contributing to projects that help shape communities across NSW. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll work with a broad range of stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to budgeting, forecasting and business performance activities that support informed decision-making and the delivery of government priorities.

As an Assistant Business Advisor, you will support the accuracy and integrity of financial and business data, providing insights that help drive organisational performance. You will contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts and management reports, respond to business information requests, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver analytical support and continuous improvement initiatives that create value for both the organisation and the communities it serves

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Assistant Business Advisor PWD

What you will bring to the role

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting or business performance activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems, reporting tools and technology.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and build productive stakeholder relationships.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of financial management principles, reporting requirements and compliance obligations, ideally within a government or large organisation setting.

A collaborative, customer-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, integrity and delivering positive business outcomes.

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.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

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 (0 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.