Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week) Based at Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney – hybrid working arrangements available Salary relative to experience and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 super Come join us We’re on a journey to transform our finance function to support the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to achieve its ambitious and inspiring Purpose and Vision. Are you a visionary accountant with a passion for communication, purpose, innovation and a knack for leveraging technology to achieve best practice? We are seeking dynamic individuals to join our team as future-thinking Accountants. We have some exciting roles available across various levels. The role In this role, you’ll lead a professional finance team to deliver high-quality, efficient, insightful and compliant financial services for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. You’ll oversee financial management across accounting, analysis and insights, and financial governance, providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and guiding the organisation’s financial performance. Balancing public sector compliance and statutory requirements, you'll ensure precise and timely reporting, while also driving process improvements. Leading the team across audit, budgeting, forecasting, stakeholder reporting, and managing period-end closing and annual financial statements, you’ll maintain robust financial oversight, supporting the Trust's mission and sustainable growth. For more information read the full Role Description: Financial Controller What you will bring to the role Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a keen interest in collaborating with stakeholders to ensure organisational outcomes are achieved. If you are excited about transforming traditional accounting practices and contributing to a future-ready finance team, we want to hear from you Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals. Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand the needs and perspectives of team members and clients. Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development. Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in. Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. What is an essential requirement: Relevant tertiary qualification and professional membership of CPA/CA with demonstrated post qualification experience managing a multifunctional Finance team. About us 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. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector. Join us If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close 11.55pm on Monday 18 th November 2024. Should you require further information about the role please contact Gabrielle Collins, Director Finance, Property & Corporate Services on 02 9231 8060 or gabrielle.collinsbotanicgardens.nsw.gov.au. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisitiondpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676