Senior Finance Business Partner in Sydney

Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week). Based at Botanic Gardens of Sydney with hybrid working arrangements available. Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super.

In this role, you'll lead a team to deliver financial advisory and analytics services for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, guiding executive and senior management with expert insights in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will ensure transparent, data-driven support to aid in setting and monitoring budgets, developing business cases, and advising on savings initiatives—aligned with organizational goals and government objectives. You will work to deliver timely, impactful reporting and a strategic approach to complex issues, collaborating across directorates to strengthen financial performance and enhance decision-making. This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on-site collaboration. You’ll work at least three days per week in an approved Botanic Gardens office (Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah).

What you will bring to the role:

• A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think innovatively to move projects forward.
• Proven experience delivering strategic financial insights to senior management, with strong communication and engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of teamwork to achieve the best outcomes.
• Initiative and sound judgment in complex situations, with the ability to address challenges independently.
• In-depth knowledge of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018, Treasurer's Directions, Australian Accounting Standards, and relevant Government policies.

Essential requirements:

• A member of a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ with demonstrated post-qualification experience in a senior finance and business advisory role.

Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. We are the premier botanical research institute, with world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, and are a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.

How to apply:

Join us by submitting your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close 11:55pm on Wednesday 10 September 2025.

For further information about the role, contact Dana Sampath on 02 9231 8055 or dana.a.sampath@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role over the next 18 months. To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. We encourage and support applications from people with disability and can discuss accommodations during the recruitment process. Contact talent acquisition at talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676 for adjustments, referencing the Job Title and Reference Number.