Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 839768
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Analyst to join the Revenue and Economics Branch at The Department of Treasury & Finance.

Remuneration:  ASO6 – Salary Range ($102,171 - $108,071 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

Reporting to Manager, Revenue, the Senior Analyst is responsible for:

• preparing and monitoring forward estimates of taxation revenue, Commonwealth grants and other revenue.
• managing data collections to assist in quantitative analysis and research, including state comparative data on revenue.
• undertaking analysis and developing advice on issues relating to Commonwealth payments to the state, including through the process of horizontal fiscal equalisation.

About you

To be successful you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in economics, finance, commerce, or another relevant field.
• Experience in undertaking financial/economic analysis.
• Experience in the development of financial and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• High level knowledge of state taxes and Commonwealth-state funding arrangements.
• Significant understanding of general economic and statistical principles.

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 Revenue and Economics Branch is responsible for providing advice on state revenue matters, including state taxes and Commonwealth-State financial relations as well as providing accurate and timely advice on economic conditions and economic forecasts. The Branch contributes to the Government’s economic policy and provides advice on economic strategy with the aim of maximising economic opportunities for South Australia.
• It also plays a key role in supporting the Treasurer, Under Treasurer and Deputy Under Treasurer for meetings of Heads of Treasury and for meetings of the Board of Treasurers and Council on Federal-Financial Relations. The Branch also provides the Secretariat for Board of Treasurers.

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: Belinda Merrett
Title: Executive Director, Revenue & Economics Branch
email: belinda.merrett@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.

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: 11/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - Senior Analyst (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.