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.

The Division

The Customer Strategy and Technology team within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal network strategies and place plans across NSW. We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.

The opportunity

We have a Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity (up to June 2024) for a Senior Financial Lead to join the Customer Strategy & Technology division in the Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) branch.

This role leads the planning, policy, delivery and advice of financial management reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting process and monitoring of agreed efficiency gains to optimise the financial capabilities of the Division in the delivery of business and community outcomes.

SCATS is critical to Transport for NSW and its global customer base, improving traffic flows, managing congesting and keeping over 1 billion people safe every day worldwide. Beyond delivering network optimisation and safety outcomes, SCATS is critical to Transport for NSW’s technology agenda, and is key to anchoring NSW as a global leader in innovation and technology.

What you will be involved in

The successful candidate will operate in a new and changing environment that will require resilience and interest in working in a fast paced environment. You will be putting your stamp on the setup of the reporting as well as set the financial direction.  Additionally, this role will:

Effectively manage the divisional finance team to deliver effective financial management practices and business performance.

Manage the delivery of the financial management reports (balance sheet, cash flow and profit and loss) on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Lead processes that ensure the budget and/or agreed forecast targets are met by monitoring and reviewing revenue, expenditure, business performance measures, remedial actions, and benefits realisation of divisional activities.

Facilitate effective interactions with business managers to contribute to the development of the Division’s annual business plans by providing financial management advice and solutions-based approach.

About you

You will have tertiary qualifications in financial management and accounting and professional membership with either the CPA Australia (CPA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).

Your experience will be in delivering strategic financial management and reporting services in a complex financial environment and ideally this will include a proven track record in implementing financial change management programs that involve setting up financial reporting and the use ERP / accounting systems.

We are looking for an autonomous, proactive, self-disciplined and collaborative person who can setup the path of the financials within a government setting whilst working in a multifaceted team.

Please click here to view a copy of the Role Description.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is TfNSW Grade 9 ($138,670.00 - $155,309.00) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

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

Interested?

If you are looking for an environment in which you can contribute to creating a legacy of achievement that will last for generations, and enjoy a flexible and diverse working environment which values collaboration and personal development, then we’d like to meet you.

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

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

Close date: 11:59PM Sunday 27 February 2022

 â€‹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 Paul Hollington at PAUL.HOLLINGTON@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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