Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 847426
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Treasury Analyst to join the Financial Markets & Client Services team with the South Australian Financing Authority (SAFA) at the Department of Treasury and Finance for a period of 12 months.

Remuneration: ASO4 – Salary Range ($79,432 - $83,266 p.a.).

About the Opportunity:

The Treasury Analyst is accountable for supporting the three key Financial Markets & Client Services functions (Markets, Strategy and Clients) and all Financial Markets & Client Services leaders with designated allocation to one function while supporting the other functions (with the potential for periodic rotations across the functions at management’s discretion).

About you:

A successul candidate will possess the following:

• Proven ability and capability in providing support to staff in the delivery of high-quality services.
• Ability to provide a better outcome for the communities of SA through judicious financial risk management and team/stakeholder relationship management aligned to stakeholders’ strategic plans and intentions.
• Ability to understand managing financial risks successfully in both normal and stressed conditions.
• Ability in understanding effective scenario analysis and performance attribution (with quantitative support) to ensure all financial risks are managed within stakeholder designated risk appetite.
• Ability to research and critically analyse complex problems, exercise initiative, and develop, evaluate and negotiate creative strategies, solutions and successful outcomes.
• Experience in successfully developing and managing and undertaking a range of projects.
• Qualification in economics, finance, commerce, maths and/or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of balance sheet management with the ability to progressively aggregate and manage risks holistically.
• Knowledge and understanding of key funding (refinancing and interest rate risks), liquidity (credit and basis risks) and derivative markets and their associated risks, regulation and other relevant policy frameworks.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with staff, senior managers and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with all levels of management staff and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work autonomously under limited direction, use initiative to resolve issues of complexity, and implement effective solutions.

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.
• The South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) is the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. It also provides extensive financial advisory services to the South Australian public sector.

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: Peter King
Title: Head of Financial Markets & Client Services
Tel: 8429 0919
email: Peter.King2@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 will be required.

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: 18/06/2026 11:45 AM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - Treasury Analyst - ASO4-ASO5 - June 2026.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.