senior contract officer

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 695159

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Contract Officer, to join The South Australian Government Financing Authority at The Department of Treasury & Finance for an ongoing role

Remuneration: ASO4 – Salary Range ($76,561 - $80,256 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Senior Contract Officer is accountable to the Manager, Advisory Services for providing analytical support to contract managers including Principal Advisors and Senior Contract Managers ("Contract Managers") responsible for advising on, and managing, industry assistance contracts between the South Australian Government and businesses consistent with the State's economic development objectives.

The Senior Contract Officer will be required to support Contract Managers in evaluating the performance of businesses within the State that request or receive grants and/or loans from Government. The Senior Contract Officer will also support Contract Managers in monitoring and evaluating the performance of companies under contract to Government, assess claims for milestone payments, prepare reports and undertake administrative processes associated with the effective management of all industry contracts to which the Treasurer is a party.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and activities to achieve goals, deadlines and required outputs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and provide recommendations to complex matters.
• Experience in drafting and/or preparing written correspondence to internal and external clients.
• Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in the use of computer-based information systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Products and particularly Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of business finance and business financial management practices.

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.

SAFA functions as the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. SAFA plays an integral role in the overall management of the State Government's finances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and relevant expertise in wholesale financial markets and insurance markets to provide a range of treasury, insurance and vehicle fleet management services to public sector clients, set by its strategic direction. SAFA's Advisory Services division provides a wide range of advisory services related to financial and contractual arrangements between government and private entities, including industry assistance.

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:

Mardi Garrett

Title: Manager, Advisory Services

Tel:

email:

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 key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

Applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate and relevant Employment Screening Assessment required for this role.

This role requires:

• General Employment Probity Check

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.

Applications close: 14/09/2025 11:45 PM