finance officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 705754

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity

Join Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) and play an important role in supporting the financial management of South Australia's public transport services.

As a Finance Officer, you'll work as part of a supportive team providing financial advice, analysis, and insights that help guide projects, budgets, and contracts.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to services that make a difference to the community.

About you

You're someone who enjoys getting things done and making a real difference through your work. You're confident working independently, using your skills and judgement to plan, coordinate, and deliver results that matter.

You have strong analytical skills and can turn complex information into clear, practical advice. You communicate well with people at all levels and know how to build positive relationships, even when challenges arise.

You're organised, adaptable, and able to balance competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture. Most importantly, you care about improving services that benefit the community and are ready to contribute your expertise to a team that shares that goal.

Qualifications and Education.

• A qualification in accounting, economics, or commerce is desirable, or equivalent experience in a finance related role will be highly regarded.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Remuneration

ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 pa + superannuation

Enquiries

Simon Taylor

Head of Informatics and Rail Contracts

Telephone:

Email:

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement Finance Officer ASO6

Applications close: 04/11/2025 9:00 PM

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.