SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Job reference: 846855
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Primary Purpose of Role:

This position is the primary finance/business position in an emergency services organisation, viz, MFS, CFS, or SES.  The Business Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer (SAFECOM), but also may take day-to-day direction from the Chief Officer of the emergency services organisation.

Responsible for:

• Providing high quality financial management advice to the emergency services organisation
• Developing financial data to support the emergency services organisation’s strategic and business plan objectives
• Developing capital plans for new and replacement assets and associated funding requirements to support short and long term planning
• Preparing, monitoring and updating annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, forecasts and performance targets
• Preparing monthly financial reports for the Board and contribute to the preparation of the annual statutory financial reports for the emergency services organisation
• Coordinating the implementation of financial related projects that improve internal control systems, particularly as they relate to internal and/or external audit findings
• Overseeing the emergency services organisation’s operating and capital expenditure; ensuring financial management accounting information is produced and interpreted within specified timeframes
• Reporting to the emergency services organisation’s management on financial performance showing the current financial position and identifying items of significant interest
• Assisting the emergency services organisation in the development of business cases to support capital acquisitions and applications for funding
• Developing, implementing and reviewing the full range of financial policies and procedures and ensuring whole of agency compliance
• Lead and develop the junior members of the Finance team

Essential Qualifications:

• An appropriate degree in accounting, finance or economics majoring in accounting.

Remuneration:

ASO7 - $ 112,163 -121,246

Special Conditions:

Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check.  For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Julie Best

P 8115 3932 E Julie.Best@eso.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

SAFECOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Applications close: 17/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines - Business Manager M51902.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Business Manager M51902.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.