Looking for an engaging role that enables you to contribute to the development and maintenance of financial systems while driving continuous improvement?

The Finance and Corporate Services Directorate is seeking a Financial Systems and Compliance Officer to join their team at the Adelaide office on a full-time term basis.

The role is responsible for:

Managing the preparation and review of documents, briefings and business cases related to the directorate's administrative activities.

Coordinating the delivery of timely and cost-effective fleet management functions for the department.

Overseeing departmental financial transactions, reporting and accounts management, providing expert advice on systems and processes.

Providing a range of accounting and financial management policy development and advisory services.

Managing financial business services for the department including liaising with staff to identify new or existing service delivery requirements and issues.

To be successful, you will have:

Knowledge in mentoring staff including providing leadership to support service delivery whilst maintaining a high level of financial accountability.

Experience in coordinating and supervising the delivery of business and financial management services.

Proficiency in effective communication including providing expert advice and reports, conducting successful negotiations and resolving conflict.

Knowledge of government financial policies and advanced IT skills, particularly in data management, reporting systems and Excel.

Expertise in delivering positive outcomes by applying competence, initiative, and sound judgment whilst identifying improvements, solving problems and meeting deadlines.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge to enhance financial processes, support compliance and deliver accurate reporting, then we encourage you to apply.

About the Business

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

There are many benefits to working with DCP, including:

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Paid parental and partner leave.

Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).

Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

Access to Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Olivia Dimasi, Manager on 0428 433 414 or email: [email protected]

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 LGBTQI+ 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.

Applications Close: 30 August 2025 11:00 PM