Business Advisor

Join a workplace that supports your development

• Take the next step in your finance career with Property & Development NSW (PDNSW) as a full-time Business Advisor.
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• NSW office location negotiable based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join Property & Development NSW (PDNSW), the NSW Government's central property agency, and build your experience in a role where your financial expertise can help shape better business and project outcomes.

As a Business Advisor, you’ll work alongside project and business teams across a diverse portfolio of property and development projects. You’ll use your financial knowledge and analytical skills to understand performance, identify trends and risks, provide insights and support informed decision-making. From budgeting and forecasting through to financial analysis and reporting, you’ll gain broad exposure to the commercial and operational aspects of complex projects and public assets.

This is an opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career and develop a more strategic perspective. We’re looking for someone who is curious about how things work, enjoys looking beyond the numbers and can identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working. You’ll have the opportunity to question existing approaches, turn data into meaningful insights and work with stakeholders to implement practical improvements that strengthen financial management and project outcomes.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and fast-paced environment where you can build your stakeholder skills, broaden

your understanding of property and development and contribute to outcomes that create lasting public value for the people of NSW.

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

What you will bring to the role :

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and provide practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach, with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across teams and business units.
• Sound knowledge of financial governance, accounting principles, compliance requirements and risk management practices.

What is an essential requirement:

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

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

Shape your world in a place where you’re valued, included and heard. Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday, 06 September 2026 at 11:55PM Should you require further information about the role please contact Ryan Bansemer, Manager Business Advisory on ryan.bansemer@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

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 (02) 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.