Description:
SA Fire and Emergency Services CommissionJob reference: 663183
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Primary Purpose of Role
This position is the primary finance/business position in an emergency services organisation, viz, MFS, CFS, or SES. The Business Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer (SAFECOM), but also may take day-to-day direction from the Chief Officer of the emergency services organisation.
Responsible for:
- Providing high quality financial management advice to the emergency services organisation
- Developing financial data to support the emergency services organisation’s strategic and business plan objectives
- Developing capital plans for new and replacement assets and associated funding requirements to support short and long term planning
- Preparing, monitoring and updating annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, forecasts and performance targets
- Preparing monthly financial reports for the Board and contribute to the preparation of the annual statutory financial reports for the emergency services organisation
- Coordinating the implementation of financial related projects that improve internal control systems, particularly as they relate to internal and/or external audit findings
- Overseeing the emergency services organisation’s operating and capital expenditure; ensuring financial management accounting information is produced and interpreted within specified timeframes
- Reporting to the emergency services organisation’s management on financial performance showing the current financial position and identifying items of significant interest
- Assisting the emergency services organisation in the development of business cases to support capital acquisitions and applications for funding
- Developing, implementing and reviewing the full range of financial policies and procedures and ensuring whole of agency compliance
- Lead and develop the junior members of the Finance team
Essential Qualifications:
- An appropriate degree in accounting, finance or economics majoring in accounting
Remuneration:
ASO7
$108,109 - $116,864
Special Conditions:
Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.
Enquiries:
Julie Best
Chief Financial Officer
Ph: (08) 8115 3932
Email: Julie.best@eso.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.
Applications must be submitted online.
SAFECOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Applications close: 10/04/2025 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Application Guidelines - Business Manager M51900.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Business Manager M51900.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.