We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Financial Analyst, to join the Digital Investment Fund (DIF) at the Department of Treasury & Finance (DTF) for an ongoing role.

Remuneration: ASO6 – Salary Range ($98,478 to $104,165 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Senior Financial Analyst is part of a high performing team and is accountable for providing a range of high-level financial analysis and consultancy services to stakeholders within the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and the public sector agencies applying for funding from the DIF. This role will work in consultation with DTF’s Budget and Performance and Finance branches to assist in managing the DIF Administered Items account funds and will lead the process of the release of DIF funding to public sector agencies for approved initiatives and Artificial Intelligence Proof of Value (AI PoV) trials, and continue to monitor agency spend against the approved initiative and PoV funding.

About you

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will have tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance commerce or a related field and be able to review, analyse, evaluate and interpret financial information and performance against key performance indicators/approvals to ensure compliance and to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement. You will be a great communicator, with both written and verbal communications, which will enable you to liaise with a range of stakeholders, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal DTF branches and with the agencies the DIF interacts with. As a key member of the DIF team you will work effectively both with your colleagues and independently to prioritise work, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy of the DIF records and documentation produced. Your skills and ability to perform complex functions associated with data analysis and visualisation, including statistical analysis, will assist the DIF by developing insights, building models and solving business needs.

To be successful you will be:

Able to demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of Government financial policies, Departmental Guidelines, Accounting Standards, Treasurer’s Instructions and Audit requirements.

Experienced in maintaining the integrity of financial data.

Able to demonstrate your conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to critically review, assess and monitor complex financial information in collaboration with key stakeholders,

Capable of interpreting and presenting financial information to senior executives in an informative and innovative way, that aligns with the goals of the DIF.

Able to anticipate the need for the development of new policies and procedures; provide direction and technical advice on changes to existing policy/procedures in pursuit of best practice opportunities.

Collaborating with project teams to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.

About us

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

Digital Investment Fund

As part of the 2023-24 State Budget, a $200 million Digital Investment Fund (DIF) was established to drive more strategic and targeted investment in digital initiatives across the South Australian public sector and provide the capacity to upgrade legacy ICT systems that present significant risk to the state. The 2025-26 State Budget, resulted in further funding for the DIF, currently totalling $326 million, with a portion of $28 million provided specifically to fund an Artificial Intelligence ‘Proof of Value’ Program (AI PoV) over a four-year period from 2025-26 to 2028-29. The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) has built out the framework required to efficiently operate the DIF, with a specific framework for the AI PoV Program.

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

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Kirsty Pyper
Title: Senior Program Officer
Tel: (08) 8429 2265
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 essential expertise from the role description and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration. Engagement in this role is subject to a satisfactory Department of Human Services General Employment Probity Check. A renewal will be required every three years.

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.