Finance Officer, Ongoing, Sydney
This role is a salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $113,574 - $125,720 base plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Finance Officer to provide a broad range of quality support services, including financial administration, contract management, and purchasing oversight. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of business operations and services.
As a critical contributor to the internal customer experience within our shared services model, the Finance Officer supports the Associate Director, Financial Control in managing service performance.
Additionally, the position drives continuous improvement initiatives within INSW's financial shared services framework, fostering an integrated, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused approach that meets the needs of all stakeholders.
Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:
* Use systems and dashboards to monitor and report on the performance of the share service provider.
* Identify areas of non-compliance, default or sub-optimal performance by providers, and recommend corrective actions.
* Develop trend analysis and performance indicators on service provision, reliability and quality, using analytical methods to inform and provide improvement opportunities.
* Identify evidence-based root causes of under-performance, including system failures, to support the development of solutions.
* Manages all finance aspects of the procurement-to-pay process including monitoring, reporting and delivery of transactional processing, payments and contract administration.
* Manages all finance aspects of accounts receivable including invoicing, monitoring and reporting of debtor management, and shared service contract administration.
* Support the implementation of change and process improvement initiatives under the guidance of the Manager Finance and Associate Director, Financial Control.
About You
* The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Commerce, Business, or a related field, or possess extensive relevant experience. They will have proven experience in a similar role, including managing shared service arrangements.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders are essential, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, resilience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and will be comfortable working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.
For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale via
Why work for INSW?
Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.
Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.
We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.
We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;
* How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Finance Officer role?
* What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?
Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2026 [9.59am]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.
Please note: Infrastructure NSW offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. Shortlisting for this role will commence in mid-January 2025.
Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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