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. Once that is equitable and prioritises learning and well being.

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 Senior Business Partner – Finance provides expert level support and advice to Executive Directors, senior officers across the department and other responsible staff, for the effective and efficient financial management of their budget.

The role is responsible for leading a team of advisors and finance officers in the provision of a specialist consultancy service. It will operate in the context of ensuring the development, implementation and monitoring of budget and financial strategies reflect the critical needs of the department in delivering high quality outcomes.

The role will liaise closely with senior departmental staff in relation to the Division budget and its linkages with Budget internal processes, Estimates Committee process, Department of Treasury and Finance reporting and other financial responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Essential: An appropriate tertiary qualification in accountancy, finance, business management or a relevant discipline.
Desirable: Nil

Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department of 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 on-line (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

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

Remuneration:
ASO8 $121,107 - $125,679 per annum (1.0FTE), plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries:
Enquires can be directed to Michael Goudas, Strategic Manager, Finance, via telephone (08) 8226 2741 Email: [email protected]

Application Instructions:
For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 696701.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than 1500 words addressing the key competencies in the position description.

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

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

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.

Applications close: 19/9/25 - 11-30 pm.