finance manager education

TAFE SA

Job reference: 700099

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full-time ongoing position
• ASO8 salary range, $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. + super

• Based at TAFE SA, Adelaide Campus, Regency Campus or Tonsley Campus

About TAFE SA

Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

The Role

Due to recent growth at TAFE SA, we are seeking a Finance Manager to help strengthen the financial support we provide across the organisation. This role will enhance the level of service we deliver to the business and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, evolving environment.

The Finance Manager - Education will oversee all financial aspects relating to the strategic and operational delivery for the TAFE SA Education Division, working closely with the Executive Dean Education and the Faculty Deans to deliver strong financial results related to Education outcomes, resource management and course delivery.

You will lead the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of critical finance programs and financial advisory services. This includes leading a high performing team in the delivery of a business partnership approach for monthly reporting, forecasting and the provision of consistent, timely and relevant financial advice and analysis.

Developing trusted partnerships with TAFE SA executive, management and staff is a key aspect of the role. You will provide financial leadership, analysis and actionable insights into business proposals for both capital and operating. The role will deliver detailed budgeting and forecasting processes for the Education Operations Division, provide divisional performance reporting and financial advisory services to key stakeholders and lead critical continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong people leader who can further enhance the skills of the team, while improving existing processes to ensure we are delivering high quality outcomes for stakeholders.

Key Outcomes include:

• Lead the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of critical finance programs, functions and advisory services, including forecasting and budgeting processes and the preparation of advice for Executive and Board reporting.
• Provide financial leadership, analysis and actionable insights into investment proposals, business cases, capital and operating projects, major contracts, policy and analysis on both revenue and expense items.
• Lead a high performing team in the delivery of a business partnership approach and the provision of consistent, timely and relevant monthly reporting, regular stakeholder meetings, commercial advice and financial analysis which satisfy the goals of the TAFE SA.
• Lead the financial planning, development, management and evaluation of critical projects including managing and evaluating resources, performance and quality assurance and monitoring and reporting on deliverables and budgets.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Manager Operations to ensure operational alignment across both teams and consistency in regard to process, analysis and standardisation of reporting.
• Lead and undertake the interpretation and analysis of complex financial data and provide audience appropriate advice to non-finance stakeholders to promote an understanding of financial concepts and budget management.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description.

Why Join Us?

At TAFE SA, we don't just shape futures—we empower them. You'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering meaningful outcomes for the community. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Special Conditions

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

• Out of hours work may be required.
• Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and Role Descriptor.

Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description. Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive, and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries

Luke Hansen

Director, Management Accounting and Performance

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Applications close: 11/10/2025 11:45 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.