Business Advisor - Resourcing Specialist (Finance)

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This full‑time, onsite role with the Department of Internal Affairs supports Ministers and their offices as a Business Advisor in the Ministerial Entitlements and Assurance team. You’ll manage ministerial expenditure, purchase orders, invoice processing and reconciliations, support month‑end activities, perform quality assurance, and advise on entitlements and business processes while building strong relationships with Ministerial offices and suppliers. It’s a fast‑paced, politically sensitive environment that blends financial administration, advisory work and continuous improvement. You should bring experience in finance or accounting, strong Excel and Office skills, familiarity with financial systems (Oracle desirable), excellent written and verbal communication, and sound judgement. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete examples of expenditure control, policy interpretation and stakeholder engagement, highlight public sector experience, and submit by Monday 24 August 2026 at 5 pm.

Business Advisor (Resourcing Specialist - Finance)

• A business support role with a difference
• Support Executive Government and help ensure Ministers and their staff have the services they need to operate effectively
• Use your finance, advisory and relationship management skills in a unique public sector environment

About Ministerial Services

Ministerial Services supports members of the Executive by providing the services, resources and advice they need to carry out their responsibilities. This includes Ministerial office staffing, entitlements such as VIP transport and Ministerial residences, and support for official visits and events.

About the role

The Ministerial Entitlements and Assurance (MEA) team operates in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment, balancing responsive customer service with strong stewardship of public resources.

As a Business Advisor, you will provide finance, assurance and advisory support to Ministers and Ministerial staff. You'll help ensure expenditure is managed appropriately, policies and processes are understood and applied correctly, and high-quality services are delivered to our customers.

This is a varied role that combines financial administration, customer support, problem solving and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Manage Ministerial expenditure, including purchase orders, invoice processing and financial reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities, reporting, journals and accruals.
• Undertake quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with legislation and policy.
• Provide advice on Ministerial services, entitlements, policies and business processes.
• Build effective relationships with Ministerial offices, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain guidance and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and support periods of peak demand.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is organised, customer-focused and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

You'll have:

• Experience in finance, accounting, audit or financial administration.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with financial systems (Oracle experience desirable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Well-developed relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in a public sector environment is desirable.

Why join us?

MEA is a small, supportive team that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. We regularly share knowledge, support each other through busy periods, and take pride in delivering high-quality services and advice.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of government, providing services that directly support Ministers and contribute to the effective operation of Executive Government.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

To review the full job description, please click here. Applications for this role close Monday 24 August 2026, 5.00pm