Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 840870
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for multiple Financial Accountants 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 Financial Accountant within Shared Services SA, your work underpins the accuracy of financial reporting and the integrity of financial decision‑making across government agencies. By delivering timely advice, reliable reconciliations and compliant financial statements, you help agencies focus on delivering services that matter to the South Australian community, while supporting trust, confidence and robust governance across government.

About the Opportunity

You will provide high‑quality financial accounting and advice to SA Government agencies, supporting statutory reporting, reconciliations, general ledger, asset accounting and related services within Shared Services SA.

In this role, you will:

• Provide professional accounting and financial management services, building strong, respectful relationships with SA Government clients.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for reporting entities in line with accounting standards and Treasurer’s Instructions.
• Undertake transactional and core accounting activities, including journals, calculations, asset accounting, general ledger and complex reconciliations.
• Review, prepare and analyse financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of system‑generated financial information.
• Provide timely, accurate financial advice and analysis on complex financial management matters, supported by research where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, including process improvements, agile initiatives, documentation, systems enhancement and a positive, collaborative team culture.

Remuneration

ASO5 ($89,007 – $98,991 p.a.) + 12% Superannuation

About You

You’re a proactive accounting professional who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively. You have:

• A degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent, with eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body.
• Proven financial accounting experience, including preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, asset accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting and governance frameworks, ideally within a government or complex organisation.
• Experience providing high‑quality financial advice and analysis, contributing to process improvements, using financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Masterpiece) and Excel for reporting and modelling.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to deliver clear, concise and professional advice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, strong time management, adaptability and a commitment to client service in a changing environment.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supervising staff.

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 - ASO5 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.