About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About Group Finance and Investment

Group Finance and Investment (GFI) is a trusted advisor to the Transport cluster, and partners with our stakeholders to make all financial and funding considerations for our once-in-a-generation $71.5 billion infrastructure program.

We provide best in class financial services to support decision-making on transport services, infrastructure investment and delivery. GFI plays a critical role in project planning and funding, enterprise planning and financial management and control.

The work we do is vital to making NSW a better place to live, work and visit, touching the lives of millions of people every day.

This is a chance to be a part of the team behind TfNSW’s major projects and work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to deliver for our clients and the greater NSW community.

We are a team of focused, dynamic and commercially orientated finance professionals, who go above and beyond to deliver for our clients on a day-to-day basis, who see public service as a calling and not just a job, and who are proud to work for the Transport cluster and the NSW Government.

About the team

This team is a dynamic and highly collaborative team of Accounting professionals, where you will have the opportunity to gain significant exposure to a broad range of teams across the Transport cluster.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join the Enterprise Planning, Budgeting & Analysis team as Senior Financial Analysts.

The role provides a range of financial management services to meet internal and external reporting and analysis requirements, statutory compliance requirements and support the achievement of business objectives.

You’ll provide critical support to, and work closely with, the Finance Business Partnering Branch to support our stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Driving legislative and accounting standard compliance with the achievement of business needs in line business principles by implementing and monitoring financial policies, guidelines and business rules.

Prepare and provide detailed "bottom up" financial data inputs (budget and forecast) and commentary to produce reliable and robust financial information, including financial statements, Treasury submissions and inputs to other financial management reporting and analysis.

Perform financial analysis and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data and identify risk areas. This includes monitoring of monthly results for transactional issues with accruals, prepayments, capitalisation, and project costing allocations.

Support achievement of business outcomes by providing sound accounting advice and direction to stakeholders. This involves a detailed understanding of the underlying cost drivers of the business and interpreting the impact of decisions and/or policy on financial outcomes. 

Prepare briefings and options papers on technical matters for consideration by the Finance Business Partners and Senior Managers.

Identify, promote and facilitate improvements in financial management and/or business processes with financial impact at a divisional and/or branch level.

Contribute to the achievement of financial management business outcomes by participating crossfunctional project teams driving business improvement projects and/or financial sustainability initiatives at a business unit, divisional and/or whole of Transport cluster level

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are tertiary qualified (Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline) with relevant industry experience, and have, or are working towards, full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CPA/CA ANZ or equivalent). 

With proven experience in management accounting, you will have demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate financial data to stakeholders.

You are someone who works collaboratively with others, building and maintaining strong team relationships. The successful candidate will be committed to managing and prioritising competing demands and responsibilities in a busy and evolving environment.

Strong Stakeholder relationship management skills

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8A ($120,423) – 8E ($134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Please check the internal role eligibility requirements or policy for your agency before applying for internally advertised roles.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 29th March 2022.

Apply today and register your interest!

​We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. ​

For any enquiries, please email Lauren Ilieff at LAUREN.ILIEFF@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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