Finance Officer

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive pay

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is hiring a Finance Officer in Parramatta with a 50% hybrid work arrangement. The temporary, full-time role runs until 30 June 2028 and covers procure-to-pay validations, accounts payable and financial reporting.

You will contribute to compliant and accurate financial information, support system improvements, and enhance decision-making through robust reporting. Relevant Excel/Power Query skills and accounting qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations in property development sector, procure-to-pay and accounts payable.
• Ability to investigate issues, escalate appropriately, and propose next steps.
• Qualifications in Accounting/Business/Commerce or related discipline; professional body membership was mentioned as advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records using appropriate systems to support accurate reporting.
• Provide timely financial data for decision making and governance.
• Review invoices and approvals to ensure policy compliance.
• Support administrative and analytical tasks to improve reporting quality.
• Build financial capability across the Department by educating and supporting business areas.
• Assist development and enhancement of financial reporting systems and methods.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing records and documentation for the Finance Team.

Skills

Finance operations

Procure-to-pay

Data analysis

Excel formulas

Financial modelling

Power Query

Stakeholder collaboration

Initiative

Education

Accounting/Business/Commerce degree

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Job description

Job Description

Finance Officer

Location – Parramatta – 50% Hybrid

Employment type – Temporary – Full-time until 30 June 2028

Salary – Clerk Grade 5/6 $102,936 - $113,579 per annum + superannuation

Your role

Contribute to delivering teams assigned procure-to-pay validations, account payable and financial reporting accountabilities and priorities in order to achieve compliance with Department policies, statutory requirements and external regulators. Contribute to finance projects and system improvements to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Manage and maintain financial and accounting information using appropriate systems and processes to support accurate, consistent financial management and reporting across the Division, in compliance with departmental objectives, government policy, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Contribute accurate and timely financial data and reporting to enable informed decision making and ensure compliance with relevant financial governance frameworks.
• Validate and support financial transactions by reviewing invoices, requisitions, and delegated payment approvals to ensure policy compliance, accuracy, and timely resolution of business enquiries.
• Provide administrative and analytical support aligned to team priorities to strengthen the quality, integrity, and reliability of departmental financial information and reporting.
• Build financial capability across the Department by educating and supporting business areas to improve confidence, accountability, and consistency in financial decision making.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial reporting systems and accounting methods to improve processes, data integrity, and the communication of financial information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate information exchange, cooperation, and the delivery of accurate financial advice.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing accurate financial records and documentation and contributing to broader Finance Team operations to ensure effective day to day service delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Practical experience in finance operations in property development sector, procure-to-pay and account payable, including validating transactions, checking delegation approvals and resolving payment or workflow issues.
• Initiative and accountability to investigate issues, use available resources, follow matters through to resolution and escalate appropriately with suggestions and proposed next steps.
• Ability to support the Manager, proactively assist colleagues with difficulties, share knowledge and work constructively with stakeholders to achieve team priorities.
• Practical skills in Excel formulas, financial modelling, Power Query and data analysis to support day-to-day finance activities and assist the team’s accountants with modelling and reporting.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience; Full or associate membership of a recognised accounting body would be well regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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