Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 665374
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Finance Officer works closely with the Management Accountant and Business Manager to provide quality financial and budgetary services to Branch, Unit and line managers within the Division, to assist the business to operate efficiently and maintain a robust internal control framework. The role provides relevant financial analysis, reports and general finance advice to support client managers.

• Budget processes are coordinated across branches and units, including providing staff and management with accurate information, account codes and templates, uploading budgets and reconciling budgets to the general ledger.
• Staff and Managers are provided with responsive and accurate data analysis, general advice and support on financial and budget management matters.
• Financial reports and documentation for acquittals of grant funded projects are produced accurately and in a timely manner.
• Financial data and reports are extracted from relevant systems and data and transactions are assessed for accuracy, reviewed against budget and deviation investigated.
• Branch financial data and other asset related information is accurately input, maintained and updated to support the management of assets, including the preparation to transfer assets out of Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) or expense of non- asset items.
• End of year requirements are coordinated and completed through the preparation, interrogation and verification of financial information, addressing errors, omissions and discrepancies.
• Quality relationships with key business contacts throughout the Branch and agency are built and maintained to facilitate compliance and education in relation to departmental financial policies and procedures.
• Internal controls and financial policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are followed within the business areas serviced.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
3 months

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• Interchange between other Finance roles at the same classification when business needs arise, or when requested by senior Finance staff.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

Remuneration: 
ASO4 $76,561 min - $80,256 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Albert Gerace, Manager, Management Accounting
Albert.Gerace@sa.gov.au
0414291803

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 24/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 Finance Officer - RD.pdf
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.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.