Description:
Department of Treasury and FinanceJob reference: 666674
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for a full time Project Manager to join the Financial Accounting, Shared Services SA team at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of 12 months.
Remuneration: ASO8 – Salary Range $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. (+11.5% Superannuation)
About the opportunity:
Financial Accounting provide statutory reporting, reconciliations, general ledger, payroll interface, fixed asset services and associated advice to a wide range of Government agencies and therefore, play a crucial role in the success of the Finance Reform Program (FRP). The FRP will replace the Government’s main financial management system (FMS), Masterpiece with the new Oracle system and reform finance for the State. The existing system, used by the majority of SA Government agencies (excluding SA Health), was implemented 30 years ago, and is reaching the end of its useful life.
The Project Manager will report to the Director Financial Accounting and undertake a lead role on behalf of Financial Accounting in the FRP being led by Shared Services SA. The implementation of Oracle as the new contemporary FMS, and best practice processes, will fundamentally change the way finance activities are performed across all in-scope Agencies and impact a broad range of stakeholders, including financial, ICT and operational teams.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Demonstrated ability and experience in effectively leading and undertaking complex projects that have critical importance and significant impact on organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, prioritising, and organising work for self and others to achieve goals and meet deadlines, including dealing with competing demands and managing multiple project tasks in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated success in forging successful collaborations, networks and working relationships, engaging with agency representatives, managing stakeholders, and negotiating to achieve the best outcome.
- Commitment to financial accounting and management practices/compliance, including a strong understanding of accounting standards and related government frameworks and their application in a government context.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting status reporting to Senior Management and established project governance groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to convey this knowledge to others.
- Proven ability to work under broad direction, exercise significant levels of independent judgement and work with agility across competing and tight deadlines to deliver quality outcomes for stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Degree level qualifications in accounting, finance, economics (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body (desirable)
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.
- Shared Services is a branch within the Department of Treasury and Finance. It delivers corporate and business services to a range of SA Government agencies and improves the delivery of internal administrative services by developing simpler, faster, more robust and efficient processes and systems.
What we offer
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Carmela Simms
Title: Acting Director, Financial Accounting
Tel: 08 7117 6810
email: Carmela.Simms3@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.
Applications close: 29/04/2025 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO8 - Project Manager - Financial Accounting - SSSA.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.