Financial Lead

Description:

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 26 June 2026
Remuneration: ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864 per annum) + 11.5% Superannuation

Role Details

The Social Workers Registration Board of South Australia is seeking a Financial Lead to join their team on a full-time term basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the financial integrity and governance of the SWRB SA, overseeing all financial functions and maintaining robust governance practices.
• Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, including project officers, external auditors and the SWRB SA Senior Executive Group.
• Leading the annual budgeting process, monitoring budget performance and providing insights into variances.
• Identifying and evaluating budget issues whilst developing and implementing high level, innovative and appropriate solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of government financial systems and processes.
• Experience in managing accounting functions, including the preparation of annual reports, financial statements, and end-of-year processes.
• Expertise in general ledger accounting, overseeing the reconciliation processes and ensuring accuracy with relevant standards and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you can utilise your financial expertise to solve complex issues, then we encourage you to apply.

About the Business

The Social Workers Registration Board of South Australia (SWRB SA) is the regulatory authority responsible for the registration of social workers. The purpose of the SWRB SA is to establish and maintain a comprehensive registration and regulatory framework that ensures the competence, professionalism, and ethical conduct of social workers in South Australia.

The primary functions of the SWRB SA are to safeguard the public by ensuring that social workers entering the register are competent, fit to practice, and accountable for their professional conduct. We also strive to elevate the professionalism of social workers, promoting excellence in practice and continuous improvement.

Special Conditions

Essential: An appropriate degree qualification in accountancy, business or commerce.

To find out more about this role, including the desired capabilities and special conditions , please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Hayley Anderson, Principal Policy and Project Officer on 0433 960 222 or email: swrb@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBQTI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

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.