Parliament of SA
Job reference: 847592
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About Us:

The Joint Parliamentary Service Committee (JPSC) is a Standing Committee of the Parliament. It consists of the President of the Legislative Council, the Speaker of the House of Assembly and two Members from each House. The JPSC is responsible for the administration of the Joint Parliamentary Services.

Finance is a business unit located within JPSC and provides financial accounting, financial management services and advice across Parliament. 

This includes the two Houses of Parliament and Joint Services, and where applicable the broader Parliamentary Community including Members of Parliament, Chief Officers, Senior Management, Parliamentary Officers, Parliamentary Advisers and Electorate Officers. 

About the Role:

The Financial Operations and Assurance Lead provide high-level specialist expertise and program leadership to support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in delivering effective financial management, governance and strategic initiatives across the Parliament of South Australia.

• Support the CFO in strengthening financial governance, reporting and operational excellence.
• Lead targeted improvement initiatives across financial systems, processes and controls.
• Strengthen financial management compliance and internal control environments.
• Lead the planning and implementation of measured financial process and system improvements.
• Provide high-level technical advice and contribute to workforce capability development.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Strong experience in financial management including statutory reporting and financial management compliance in a dynamic organisation.
• Proven ability to improve financial processes, systems and operational workflows.
• Experience in strengthening financial management compliance frameworks and internal controls.
• Demonstrated capability to lead projects and implement business improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously while supporting senior leadership and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in planning and implementing financial systems, including driving architecture improvements to enhance functionality, integration and data integrity.
• Experience supporting audit and assurance processes including monitoring and updating registers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guidance.
• An ability to manage to the spirit and principles of the legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), utilising AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines, or to an equivalent set of standards.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to support your application. 

Applications close: 25/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 Financial Operations and Assurance Lead (1).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.