Assistant Financial Accountant

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Armidale; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Super & leave pro rata

Job summary

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its Finance Control and Reporting team. This role provides financial and accounting support across a range of functions, contributing to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working within a collaborative team environment, you will assist in maintaining strong financial controls and support

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and accounting support across a range of functions, contributing to accurate financial reporting, reconcilia tions, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support stakeholders across the department to achieve positive business outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Accounting/Business/Commerce degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

• Open to all NSW DPRID locations with a focus on Regional NSW.
• Temporary Part Time role 21 hours per week, up to 31st December 2027
• Clerk Grade 5/6 - $ 102,936.00 to $113,579.00 + super & leave (pro rata)

About The Role

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its Finance Control and Reporting team.

This role provides financial and accounting support across a range of functions, contributing to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will assist in maintaining strong financial controls and support stakeholders across the department to achieve positive business outcomes.

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with experience supporting accounting and financial management activities, including reconciliations, financial reporting and the maintenance of accurate financial records. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify discrepancies, investigate issues and contribute to effective financial outcomes.

You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you can build productive working relationships and provide high-quality support to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Your proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems, combined with a commitment to teamwork, customer service and continuous improvement, will enable you to make a valuable contribution to the Finance Management team.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience. (Essential)

Additional Information

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55 pm AEDT

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 [e-mail] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.

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

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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