Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

The Business Advisor - Finance is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality business advisory service for a portfolio of divisions that contributes to the effective and efficient financial management of the division, compliance with legislative frameworks and state and national policy settings and achievement of strategic financial goals and objectives.

The Business Advisor - Finance ensures the provision of expert financial reporting and analysis to senior officers, supporting effective decision making and compliance with budgeting and financial frameworks.

The Business Advisor - Finance also develops and maintains effective networks with key stakeholders across the department, relevant services and their personnel, as well as with a range of external agencies and organisations, in order to ensure the best quality outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in accountancy, business, or commerce.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Michael Goudas, Strategic Manager, Business Advisory, via tel: (08) 82262741 or email: [email protected]

Further information:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 696290. Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

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.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.