TAFE SA
Job reference: 849627
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time ongoing role
• SM1 salary $144,421 p.a. + super
• Based at Light Square campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

The Opportunity

The Manager – Financial Modelling and Analysis is responsible for leading and managing financial analysis and associated modelling to support key strategic decisions around funding, new initiatives, business cases, special projects, annual budgeting and forecasting over multiple year timeline.  They lead and continually review the pricing strategy and cost modelling that is critical to TAFE SA financial sustainability and its impact to the community. Regularly engage with stakeholders across the business and analyse the performance of all TAFE SA products, including student courses, leasing agreements, partnerships and ancillary revenue.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrate highly effective written and business analytical skills including demonstrated experience in preparing and managing business cases and financial models, developing strategies and policies to improve performance and providing concise written executive reports.
• Extensive experience in managing multi-dimensional data sets, databases and the development of complex cost allocation techniques using various modelling and reporting tools and advanced skills in Excel, Macro’s, Microsoft Power BI, SQL and DAX.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and manage collaborative, productive and successful working relationships, liaise and negotiate at senior levels and foster trust, co-operation, and support from others.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why TAFE SA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.

At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values

 Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Perks & Benefits

Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Shape the Future?

Click "Apply" - we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a response to the selection criteria outlined in the role description (maximum two pages). All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Luke Hansen – Director, Management Accounting and Performance via email at luke.hansen@tafesa.edu.au

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications close: 16/07/2026 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.