Senior Advisor

Description:

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Advisor to join the Accounting and Financial Services branch at the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Remuneration: ASO7 – Salary Range ($108,109 - $116,864 p.a.).

About us

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

The Accounting and Financial Services Branch provides an advisory function to public authorities on accounting, financial management, reporting and taxation. It also leads the development and oversight of instructions under the Public Finance and Audit Act 1987 , whole of government banking, DTF graduate program, departmental finance & procurement, whole of government budget system and provides support to the Lotteries Commissioner.

About the opportunity:

Reporting to the Principal Advisor in the Advisory and Professional Development team, this role is responsible for advisory relating to financial management requirements that apply to SA Government.

The Advisory and Professional Development team includes a number of senior advisors with varying focus in their roles. For this position, we are seeking someone with the ability to develop guidance and provide practical advice on the application of financial management requirements to SA Government agencies. Experience in applying such requirements within an SA Government agency will be advantageous. Experience in banking matters is welcomed, but not essential.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, commerce, law, banking or other relevant field; or equivalent experience.
• Extensive written and verbal communication and presentation skills which result in effective and appropriate communication of complex concepts to a broad range of people.
• Demonstrated experience in providing practical advice on complex financial management concepts.
• Extensive experience in establishing and managing relationships with senior staff in a range of organisations and managing client engagement.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Michelle Harrison
Title: Director, Advisory and Professional Development
email: michelle.harrison@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

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.