Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 844959
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available
Remuneration: ASO6 ($102,171 - $108,071) / ASO7 ($112,163 - $121,246) plus 12% superannuation

Our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst or a Financial Business Advisor to join the team in our Adelaide office. You will provide expert financial advice, analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making across the organisation. Additionally, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring, to strengthen financial management and inform planning and service delivery outcomes.

This is a single vacancy offered under a dual classification, meaning it may be filled by either a Senior Financial Analyst (ASO6) or a Financial Business Advisor (ASO7), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to financial planning and strategic business priorities across the Department
• Support projects and initiatives that improve financial performance and service delivery
• Prepare and monitor budgets, reports, briefings and other key financial documents
• Use financial data and tools to support analysis, reporting and better decision-making
• Work with managers and stakeholders to support financial processes and resolve issues.

About you:

• You can build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• You are experienced in providing financial and business advice to support decision-making in large-scale environments
• You analyse complex information and use judgement to solve problems and make recommendations
• You are skilled in managing financial systems, data and reporting tools to support budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring
• You work independently to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes in a complex setting.

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter: 
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Want to know more?  

Contact Rebecca Lang - Manager, Performance and Finance for a confidential discussion  

Via tel: (08) 8226 6701 or email: rebecca.lang@sa.gov.au.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 31/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Financial Business Advisor Performance and Finance - ASO7.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Financial Analyst Finance and Corporate Services ASO6.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.