Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 847515
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Principal Advisor (Office of the CE, SAFA) to join the South Australian Government Financing Authority at the Department of Treasury & Finance on an ongoing basis.

Remuneration:  ASO8 – Salary Range ($125,649 - $139,342 p.a).

About the opportunity:

The Principal Advisor (Office of the CE) acts as a key strategic partner to the Chief Executive and SAFA Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership and oversight of executive coordination, managing critical stakeholder relationships and interactions, shaping priorities, and ensuring effective decision-making to enable efficient program delivery to support the Chief Executive and achievement of SAFA’s priorities.

About you:

A strong individual with capability to formulate, interpret, and implement policy instructions and strategic plans at an agency-wide or statewide level.

You will exercise a high level of autonomy, judgement and influence; the role anticipates emerging issues, strengthens operational frameworks and drives a culture of excellence, accountability and high performance in executive operations.

To be successful you will:

• Build and manage strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and timely outcomes.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of effective executive management cycles including reporting cycles, and forward work programs.
• Oversee the end-to-end coordination of key briefing materials, submissions, and decision papers to ensure they are delivered efficiently and effectively, on time, meeting quality standards, and aligning with SAFA priorities.
• Direct the flow of information and decision-making processes for the Chief Executive, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee the management of significant resources, including executive information, documentation, and program deliverables, with critical impact on agency operations and outcomes.
• Provide authoritative advice to support the Chief Executive and SAFA ELT in decision making.
• Support leaders in preparing for key meetings, forums, and engagements, ensuring consistency of messaging and alignment across SAFA.
• Act as a central point of coordination, helping to broker solutions and manage competing priorities.
• Exercise original thinking and creativity in the design and delivery of complex, high-impact programs, anticipating emerging issues and managing competing priorities.

About us:

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
• SAFA functions as the central financing authority, captive insurer, provider of advisory services and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia, SAFA plays an integral role in the overall management of the State Government’s finances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and high level of expertise to provide a range of treasury, insurance, commercial advisory and vehicle fleet management services to public sector clients, set by its strategic direction.

 

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Kayla Paradiso
Title: Senior P&C Business Partner 
tel: 08 8429 3987
email: kayla.paradiso@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration. A National Police Clearance.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 28/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Principal Advisor (Office of the CE) - SAFA (A8533122).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.