graduate finance officer

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $58,709 - $63,254 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 696093

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy until 2 November 2027

Remuneration: $58,709 - $63,154

Launch your finance career in a role that offers real variety, hands-on experience, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work supporting South Australia's children and young people and their families.

If you're a recent graduate or set to graduate soon with a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, this is your opportunity to get in early and secure your role before the busy graduate recruitment season begins.

Why join us?

As a Graduate Finance Officer with DCP, you'll gain:

  • Rotational exposure across multiple finance functions, including accounts payable, receivable, insurance, compliance reviews, fringe benefits tax, and more.
  • Practical skill-building in data analysis (Excel), compliance, investigations, and written/verbal communication.
  • Professional development through tailored training, policy and procedure involvement, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supportive mentoring from experienced finance professionals committed to helping you grow.

What you'll do:

You'll be part of a collaborative finance team, working across varied tasks that build your technical skills and broaden your understanding of financial operations in a government context. You'll learn to investigate and resolve issues, review transactions for compliance, contribute to high-quality reporting, and support business units with finance-related queries.

What we're looking for:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification (or completion by mid-2026)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges

Apply now to start your finance career in a role that offers both breadth and depth of experience, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the work we do for South Australian families.

About the Business:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

What We Offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
  • Strong commitment to learning and development.
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
  • Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
  • Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Special Conditions:

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.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Olivia Dimasi - Manager Financial Systems and Compliance on or email:

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 23/09/2025 11:00 PM

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