Senior Business Consultant

• Clerk Grade 9/10
• Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months with a possibility of an extention

• Parramatta & Sydney Olympic Park

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Business Consultant to be part of our Enterprise Resource Planning Platform, Technology Communication & Services Command. The Senior Business Consultant will assist business units to improve efficiency of operations, deliver effective customer services and support the achievement of organisational goals through reviewing business streams, systems and processes, making recommendations, and implementing and evaluating business improvement projects.

The New South Wales Police Force is undertaking the planning phase of a comprehensive ERP Program, with the SAP Upgrade Project aimed at transitioning to a more sustainable future state. This strategic initiative aims to modernise and optimise the technical foundation of the core ERP environment, ensuring it remains robust, secure, and aligned with evolving technology standards and organisational requirements. The uplift will not only enable the retirement of legacy systems but also drive improved efficiency, resilience, and effectiveness across critical business processes within the NSWPF. 

The ERP Program is seeking a Senior Business Consultant, Finance Specialist. The role will be responsible for ensuring finance-related business requirements are translated into effective SAP solutions that align with NSWPF strategic objectives and industry best practices. The position will also play a key role in supporting the SAP Upgrade Project and ERP roadmap by driving business process improvement, solution optimisation, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

 • Provide expert functional support, configuration, and service delivery for SAP Finance modules, ensuring solutions align with business objectives. 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, BAU, and project teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements.

 • Analyse and resolve finance system issues, ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of SAP Finance applications and integrations. 

• Support ERP upgrade and transformation initiatives through solution design, testing, documentation, and successful delivery of business outcomes.

• Support ongoing BAU activities including time critical fortnightly and monthly cycles.

About You (Preferred Requirements & Capabilities)

 • Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting SAP ECC or S/4HANA Finance modules

 • Must have experience supporting SAP Finance integrated with payroll and/or other custom solutions

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical and sustainable SAP solutions.

 • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience supporting ERP upgrade, transformation, or implementation programs.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and 
• in-house gym facilities.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 words per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Target Question 1:

This is SAP Finance Functional Consultant Role supporting BAU activities. Demonstrate with at least two examples, your experience in supporting any of SAP Finance modules, including but not limited to the following: General ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Controlling, Banking, Travel, Expense Management.

Target Question 2:

Explain with an example, your experience in managing a SAP Finance related enhancement or custom solution where you were involved in Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment & Support.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Aruna Tirunagari via (02) •••• •822.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity:

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application,  please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au 
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au    

• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au 

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

For Technical assistance please contact:  taleosupportexterna@police.nsw.gov.au (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.