We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Risk and Assurance Advisor to join the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit at the Department of Treasury & Finance.

Remuneration: ASO7 – Salary Range ($108,109 - $116,864 pa)

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Principal, Legal and Governance, this role will be responsible for strengthening the Fines Unit’s governance, risk and compliance functions by leading the development and implementation of frameworks that ensure compliance with the Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017, Debt Recovery Guidelines and broader public sector obligations.

About you
To be successful you will have:

Demonstrated experience in risk management, audit, or compliance within a regulatory or enforcement environment.

Ability to translate complex legislative and operational risks into practical, actionable strategies.

Strong understanding of public sector governance frameworks, including the Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017, Treasury Instructions, and protective security policies.

Ability to identify and analyse problems, initiate and foster positive change, and apply new ideas and concepts to enable business or organisational improvement.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

High level communication skills, including experience in adjusting communication style to suit a variety of stakeholders.

Strong ability to exercise sound judgement and make effective recommendations or decisions.

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead through establishing strong and trusted working relationships.

Demonstrated experience in preparing briefings and reports to management, and researching, collating and presenting information through organisational frameworks, policies and procedures.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across government and partner agencies.

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

About us

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) 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 diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

The Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit (Fines Unit) is a business unit of the DTF and is responsible for the effective collection, resolution and enforcement of overdue fines and other debts owed to the state to assist in meeting the overall DTF strategic goals and objectives.

The Fines Unit places a high value on maintaining a work environment which is positive, inclusive, supportive and safe. The Fines Unit Leadership Team has a primary focus on ensuring all our team members have access to the information, training and support required to do and enjoy the roles they fulfill within the organisation.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Name: Erminia Morizzi
Title: Executive Assistant
Tel: 08 8429 0276
email: [email protected]

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. Applications will include a completed pre-employment declaration, and applicants will undertake and return a satisfactory General Employment Probity check, Working with Children Check and Fines History check.

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.