Senior Finance Business Analyst

Enabling Services

Reference number

509900

Occupation

Accounting and Financial, Information and Communications Technology, Projects, Research and Analysis

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Regional NSW

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 9/10

Closing date

24 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Clerk Grade 9/10 $133,348 - $146,945 + Super & Leave

Temporary role up to 2 years

Open to all NSW locations with a focus on Regional NSW

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst to support the Department's development and use of MyWorkZone (SAP), realising the benefits of the Process and Technology Harmonisation (PaTH) Program. In this role, you will help shape future business processes, support system improvements, and drive the successful adoption of new functionality across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a significant enterprise transformation program that will impact how services are delivered across the Department. You will partner with business leaders, project teams, and end users to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, support testing activities, and facilitate change and adoption initiatives.

You will:

Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify process improvement opportunities.

Support the implementation and optimisation of MyWorkZone (SAP) functionality.

Coordinate and participate in user acceptance testing and business readiness activities.

Assist with change management, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Analyse business processes and recommend practical, customer-focused solutions.

Prepare reports, presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Work across multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes and delivery timeframes

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who brings strong project experience and has a proven ability to work effectively in environments undergoing significant change.

You will be:

An experienced business analyst with a track record of supporting large projects, system implementations, or transformation initiatives.

Confident managing and influencing stakeholders across diverse business areas.

Familiar with SAP environments, ideally with exposure to MyWorkZone (MWZ) or enterprise resource planning systems.

Skilled in business process analysis, requirements gathering, testing, and continuous improvement.

A flexible, approachable, and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Comfortable balancing competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and high-quality outcomes.

An effective communicator who can translate technical information into practical business outcomes and support successful organisational change

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a major transformation program while working with a broad range of stakeholders across the Department. You'll contribute to improving business processes, enhancing user experiences, and delivering lasting organisational benefits in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are a proactive problem solver who enjoys project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit an updated CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience through the application portal.

Applications close:

Please View the Role Description for more information. You may also contact Matthew Nicholls, Director Strategy Business Advisory & Procurement on 0499 433 399 for a confidential discussion on the role.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About us – together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

Local Land Services

NSW Resources

Agriculture and Biosecurity

Fisheries and Forestry

Regional Development and Delivery

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.