Finance Officer

**Department of Treasury and Finance**
**Job reference**: 708279
**Location**: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Remuneration**: ASO3 ($67,589 - $72,033 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

**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 committed to building a Treasury and Finance function that sets the benchmark globally - driven by excellence, innovation, and purpose.

We are the lead agency within South Australia for economic, digital 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.

**Shared Services SA (SSSA)** deliver essential business and finance services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. SSSA support daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.

**What we offer**
- High value, impactful work
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

**About the Role**

The **Finance Officer** plays a key role in delivering a wide range of financial services, including preparing reconciliations and supporting the development of financial management reports. You’ll be a part of the **Quality and Compliance team** within **Financial Accounting**, where collaboration and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

In this role, you will:

- Prepare **reconciliations** and **financial management reports**.
- Support Service SA sites with **banking transactions and inquiries**.
- Deliver **excellent customer service** and responding to written and verbal enquiries with professionalism and care.
- Provide **financial guidance** to clients aligned with government policies and procedures.
- Contribute to **finance-related service delivery reforms** and process improvements**.**

**About You**

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who loves numbers. You’ll help shape financial services that support the broader South Australian community and work in a team that values diversity, flexibility, and a positive, collaborative culture.

You will thrive here if you have:

- Experience in **financial management, reconciliations, and reporting.**
- **Strong communication skills** and the ability to build respectful relationships.
- A **customer service mindset** with a commitment to quality and satisfaction.
- Ability to manage **competing priorities** and **meet deadlines** with **mínimal supervision.**
- Proficiency in **Microsoft Office and financial systems.**
- Knowledge of **SA Government financial processes** and relevant legislation.
- A **collaborative approach**, with initiative and a drive for service excellence.

**Enquiries**

**Application Instructions**

Click **Apply** to:

- Submit your current CV.
- Submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role.

**Special Conditions**:
Applicants must hold **valid Australian work eligibility** that covers employment in this role for a period of **12 months**.

To find out more about this role, including the **key selection criteri** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached Role Statement.

**Flexibility Statement**: 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**: 16/11/2025 11:30 PM