Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 840871
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team at the Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 12 months at Port Adelaide.

What We Offer

• Work that matters—impact that shapes South Australia’s future
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive learning & career development
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

About Us

Picture a career that’s more than numbers. At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world‑class Treasury for South Australia—one that’s innovative, collaborative, and future‑focused.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital, and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Shared Services SA (SSSA) deliver essential services across the areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax, financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. Your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you drive trust, transparency and sound decision making across government by delivering high quality financial statements and expert accounting advice that help agencies meet statutory obligations and deliver real outcomes for the South Australian (SA) community.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Provide professional accounting and financial management services, building strong, respectful relationships with SA Government clients.
• Support and guide team members delivering end‑to‑end accounting services in a complex service delivery-oriented business.  
• Maintain and manage a strong control environment and contribute to a positive, client focused team culture.
• Ensure financial services meet the legislative, service level and accounting standard requirements.
• Provide practical advice on complex accounting issues, informed by research and analysis.
• Deliver high‑quality financial statements, including audit coordination and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to process improvement, quality assurance and change initiatives to strengthen service delivery.

Remuneration

ASO6 ($102,171 – $108,071 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent, with eligibility for membership to a professional accounting body. Noting this is desirable, not essential.
• Proven financial accounting experience, including preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, financial accounting reports and functions.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strong, collaborative professional relationships with clients and stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
• Works effectively part of a team by motivating, inspiring and contributing to a positive team culture to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience providing financial advice on complex issues supported by sound analysis and research.
• Proven experience using financial systems such as SAP, Oracle or Masterpiece.

Application Instructions

Click ‘Apply Now’ to:

• Submit your current CV
• Submit a Cover Letter (max two pages) outlining your suitability
• Provide details of 2 referees (One of the referees must be your current line manager)
• Complete and attach the Pre‑Employment Declaration

Special Conditions

Refer to the Role Statement  for key selection criteria and special conditions.

Enquiries

Carmela Simms
Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
Email:  DTFFinAccAdmin@sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 7133 8409

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
If you need any adjustments at any stage — such as receiving interview questions in advance or accessing materials in alternative formats — we’re here to support you.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across SA.

Applications close: 19/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO6 Senior Financial Accountant.pdf

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.