finance officer

Environment Protection Authority

Job reference: req214

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

The Finance Officer is accountable to the Principal Adviser Finance for the provision of external licensee customer support, and internal financial and budgeting analysis and reporting and support to the finance team and internal customers.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data, issues, think logically and understand and interpret a broad range of information, at times complex and make sound judgements.
• Experience in preparation and analysis of management reports within an accrual accounting environment.
• Experience in the development, review and forecasting of budget allocations.
• Working knowledge of financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles, methods, procedures, processes and practices, particularly as applied in the SA Government environment.

About Us

As South Australia's independent environmental regulator, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) plays a key role in protecting people and the environment from harm and supporting sustainable development for the benefit of current and future generations.

We work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. We aim to be a trusted regulator by adopting best practice regulatory principles in administering South Australia's environmental laws. This means being proportionate, accountable, consistent, transparent and targeted (the PACTT principles) in providing our regulatory services.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA recognises the importance of balance and wellbeing and offers a range of different flexible working arrangements. These include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, part time, job share, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge or Experience

• An appropriate Degree level qualification in Accounting or accounting related discipline (majoring in Accounting).

Remuneration

ASO4 ($76,561 - $80, % super added to your choice of super fund.

Contract

Term contract (until 27 November 2026) and full time (37.5 hours per week).

Special Conditions

• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. A current National Police Clearance is essential.
• The incumbent may be required to work out of hours and as the need arises.

Enquiries

Protima Patra Biswas

Principal Adviser Finance

Enquiries:

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the Role Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees and a copy of your qualification(s) as required in the Role Description.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the EPA, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Attachments

Please click here for the Role Description.

Applications close: 30/11/2025 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.