Assistant Finance Analyst

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Modern tools

Hybrid work

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Value NSW, part of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, is seeking an Assistant Finance Analyst to collect, analyse and maintain financial data for monthly reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring. The role supports detailed financial reporting, journal processing and independent data integrity across the organisation.

The position offers a negotiable NSW office location with hybrid working, and a salary ranging from $102,936 to $113,579 plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial data, reports, reconciliations and records in a busy environment.
• Sound financial reporting, budgeting and analytical skills, with the ability to use financial information to support clear reporting outcomes and practical business insights.
• Good communication and stakeholder service skills, with the ability to provide routine financial information in a clear, helpful and customer-focused way.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and maintain financial data to support monthly reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring across Value NSW.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules, process and reconcile routine transactions, journals and general ledger data, and support month-end and year-end outcomes.
• Research and compile financial information to support business cases, briefing material and internal information requests, while maintaining finance systems and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Communication

Job description

Contribute to financial insights that support better outcomes for NSW

• Support accurate financial reporting, forecasting and budget processes that help Value NSW deliver with confidence.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 + super
  

Perks of working for VNSW:

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options.
  

In this role, you will collect, analyse and maintain financial data to support monthly reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring across Value NSW. You will help prepare financial reports and schedules, process and reconcile routine transactions, journals and general ledger data, and support accurate month-end and year-end outcomes.

You will also research and compile financial information to support business cases, briefing material and internal information requests, while maintaining finance systems, records and spreadsheets to support data integrity, audit readiness and compliance. Working with business units, the DPHI Finance team and shared service teams, you will provide clear and timely financial information to support reporting outcomes and help resolve routine issues.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Finance Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial data, reports, reconciliations and records in a busy environment.
• Sound financial reporting, budgeting and analytical skills, with the ability to use financial information to support clear reporting outcomes and practical business insights.
• Good communication and stakeholder service skills, with the ability to provide routine financial information in a clear, helpful and customer-focused way.

About Us

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum - receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
  

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners - including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $700 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received to support the timely progression of the recruitment process. Please ensure your contact details are current and accurate, as shortlisted candidates may be contacted promptly following the closing date. Please note, the anticipated interview dates for this role 28 - 30 September 2026 via Microsoft Teams

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Johnson at [e-mail]