Senior Business Advisor

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working with and coordinating corporate and enabling functions that support our vision of creating thriving environments and communities for every generation.

Ongoing full-time opportunity
Office location Parramatta or Sydney CBD preferred hybrid working supported
Salary $129K pa - $142K pa super depending on knowledge and experience

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial performance and business improvement Join the NSW Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and play a key role in supporting the Water Groups mission to deliver sustainable water management across the state.

As a Senior Business Advisor youll be part of the Corporate & Enabling Services team providing high-level financial and business advisory services to senior leaders. From budgeting and forecasting to capital planning and involvement in business case development your insights will help drive informed decision-making and improve outcomes for communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver expert financial analysis reporting and advice to support strategic planning performance monitoring and business outcomes.
Lead the development and management of divisional budgets forecasts and accurate financial reporting for informed decision making.
Partner with executives to ensure they are fully supported with high-quality financial insights advice and information to enable effective decision making.
Support the stakeholders with business case development risk assessment and funding strategies and proposals.
Drive continuous process improvements and contribute to a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation.
Act as a trusted advisor to executives on financial strategy risks and opportunities.

About You
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in finance business partnering including partnering directly with executives budgeting and management reporting along with a strong understanding of accounting principles government finance frameworks and Australian Accounting Standards. The ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment along with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential as is the ability to translate complex financial information into clear actionable insights. Experience using Prime and SAP systems will be highly regarded. A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or business is required with CPA or CA membership highly desirable.

For more information read the full Role Description.

Who we are
The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max. four pages) cover letter (max. two pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role by addressing the following two targeted questions within your cover letter:

Please provide an example when you managed funding or financial resources in a tight fiscal environment and helped the business deliver efficiency savings while still achieving its intended outcomes. What approach did you take and what was the impact
Please describe a time when you build strong stakeholder relationship and gained their confidence in your advice. What strategies did you use and how did this influence business outcome

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephany Yahya on

A recruitment 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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking with and coordinating corporate and enabling functions that support our vision of creating thriving environments and communities for every generation.Ongoing full-time opportunityOffice location Parramatta or Sydney CBD preferred hybrid worki...