Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 30 October 2026.
Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165

Role Details:
We're looking for a skilled Team Leader, Financial Operations who can confidently oversee specialist finance functions, drive improvements in systems and processes, and provide expert advice that supports effective financial management across the agency.

In this role, you will:

Lead financial compliance, policy, debt, insurance and cash management functions.

Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and business planning.

Oversee reconciliations, journals and compliance reporting.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide expert financial advice.

Lead reviews, audits and projects to achieve continuous improvement.

Prepare high-level reports, advice and recommendations for decision making.

To be successful:
You have extensive experience managing finance functions in a complex environment and a strong understanding of government financial and accounting standards. You communicate clearly, provide expert advice with confidence, and can negotiate and consult effectively with stakeholders. If you are a confident leader who can guide a team, deliver results and influence improvements in financial management, then we encourage you to apply.

You have extensive experience managing finance functions in a complex environment and a strong understanding of government financial and accounting standards. You communicate clearly, provide expert advice with confidence, and can negotiate and consult effectively with stakeholders.

If you are a confident leader who can guide a team, deliver results and influence improvements in financial management, 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.

What We Offer:

Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.

Strong commitment to learning and development.

Paid Parental and Partner Leave.

Free annual flu vaccination for staff.

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Special Conditions:
To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Olivia Dimasi, Manager Financial Systems and Compliance on 0428 433 414 or email: [email protected]

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

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

Applications Close: 4 September 2025 11:00 PM