Job description
Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Ongoing, Sydney
We have a rare and exciting opportunity here at Infrastructure NSW! We’re looking for a dynamic and effective leader to join our organisation as our new Chief of Finance and Operations.
The role is a Senior Executive Band 2, with the total remuneration package for this role starting at $313,308, commensurate with experience.
Are you looking for your next challenge where innovation, flexibility and FUN are embraced? Read on…
Agency Overview
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 embrace diversity, welcome innovation and forge lasting relationships based on a common interest in making NSW the best it can be. We’re small and nimble – and our impact is mighty!
About the Role
The Chief Financial and Operations Officer leads, directs and coordinates the key internal business activities including financial management and reporting, Restart NSW fund, business administration and improvement, procurement, information technology, commercial management involving financial modelling in accord with policies, goals and objectives set by the CEO. The role provides expert and professional support to the INSW in development of organisational policies and goals including operational management, financial performance and organisational arrangements.
Some of the key functions of the role include:
Providing expert advice and guidance on all strategic operations and oraganisational delivery whilst leading the financial management, accounting and reporting activities of INSW’s business services.
Whilst ensuring compliance with Public Sector and other regulations, the role dives deep into the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of business improvement initiatives, which positively impact and add value to the organisations strategic objectives.
The role oversees ICT operations including strategy development, governance compliance, the operational integrity technologies and ICT services ensuring the delivery of a highly professional, proactive customer service oriented, innovative and future-focused ICT function.
Oversees the management of the Restart NSW Fund which is responsible for assessing and recommending agency-led, local and community infrastructure projects.
The role provides meaningful and tangible contributions to the development of corporate strategies, plans, direction and business processes designed to achieve corporate goals and strategic objectives, as a member of the Executive.
About You
We are looking for someone who can genuinely add value to INSW in this role. You’ll be an experienced senior executive with significant leadership skills developed in finance and operations management including directing and managing staff, determining operational priorities, and providing expert strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team of INSW.
You have extensive experience leading and influencing government policy, strategy and operational performance. You will have the ability to work with a high level of autonomy, delivering high level, and independent decisions about the management of the directorate including driving strategic direction, forward planning, setting priorities and guiding staff performance and development.
You have strong and well-established networks both within and external to government, and you can manage executive relationships with key agencies. With excellence in customer service, you will have demonstrated strengths in providing service-oriented, innovative business solutions across finance, procurement and ICT functions.
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 Kara Brogan via kara.brogan@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.
For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au
For technical support, please contact support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679
Why work for INSW?
We believe in all roles flex 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;
Why you are interested in this role, and what skills and experience do you possess that make you the best candidate?
What unique value would you bring to INSW?
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 April 2023 [9.59AM]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the ‘Apply now’ link below.
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.