Job Description
Division: Corporate Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 74265
Senior Financial Analyst
Location - Parramatta (Options for hybrid office & work from home)
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $125,6+3.00 pa - $138,510.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency in the Communities and Justice Portfolio. Communities and Justice aims to achieve a safe, just, and inclusive New South Wales (NSW) by operating an effective legal system; increasing access to social and affordable housing; protecting children and families; addressing domestic and family violence; promoting public safety; reducing reoffending; and supporting community harmony and social cohesion.
What you’ll do
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in managing and overseeing capital budgets, financial forecasting, and capitalisation processes within Major Program Delivery. This role ensures effective financial management of capital projects, provides guidance on financial governance, and supports project managers with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Additionally, the role is responsible for delivering financial training to project teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies and best practices.
You'll work as part of a team of professionals that manage the Program Delivery for Infrastructure and Assets division. You'll have the opportunity to combine working from home and work in a modern office environment, as well as undertaking site visits on a regular basis.
What we’re looking for
In addition to the essential requirements listed in the role description the key skills & attributes required are:
Strong Knowledge of Project Management methodologies
Strong understanding of capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial management principles.
Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, and capitalisation policies.
Experience with financial systems (SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to interpret financial data, conduct variance analysis, and provide insights for decision-making.
Strong communication skills to deliver training and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with complex financial data.
Experience working in infrastructure, or capital works financial management is desirable.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
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.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Monday, 1+ May 2026 at 11:5+ pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Maysa Saleh on 0416 011 4+3 or at maysa.saleh@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 +765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
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Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 74265
Senior Financial Analyst
Location - Parramatta (Options for hybrid office & work from home)
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $125,6+3.00 pa - $138,510.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency in the Communities and Justice Portfolio. Communities and Justice aims to achieve a safe, just, and inclusive New South Wales (NSW) by operating an effective legal system; increasing access to social and affordable housing; protecting children and families; addressing domestic and family violence; promoting public safety; reducing reoffending; and supporting community harmony and social cohesion.
What you’ll do
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in managing and overseeing capital budgets, financial forecasting, and capitalisation processes within Major Program Delivery. This role ensures effective financial management of capital projects, provides guidance on financial governance, and supports project managers with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Additionally, the role is responsible for delivering financial training to project teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies and best practices.
You'll work as part of a team of professionals that manage the Program Delivery for Infrastructure and Assets division. You'll have the opportunity to combine working from home and work in a modern office environment, as well as undertaking site visits on a regular basis.
What we’re looking for
In addition to the essential requirements listed in the role description the key skills & attributes required are:
Strong Knowledge of Project Management methodologies
Strong understanding of capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial management principles.
Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, and capitalisation policies.
Experience with financial systems (SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to interpret financial data, conduct variance analysis, and provide insights for decision-making.
Strong communication skills to deliver training and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with complex financial data.
Experience working in infrastructure, or capital works financial management is desirable.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
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.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Monday, 1+ May 2026 at 11:5+ pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Maysa Saleh on 0416 011 4+3 or at maysa.saleh@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 +765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Financial Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Parramatta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
