Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 652007
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Remuneration: ASO2 ($58,709 - $63,154 per annum) + 12% Super  

Do you like the idea of one employer, endless career opportunities? 
Curious about a public sector career but not sure where to start? Start here! 

About the Organisation:  

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), you’ll join a high-performing, purpose-driven team helping shape a stronger South Australia. As the State Government’s trusted advisor on fiscal, economic and policy matters, our work guides decisions that impact our state’s future. 

Whether you're contributing to the State Budget, shaping policy, or delivering vital financial and corporate services, you'll make a meaningful impact. We offer diverse career pathways, a supportive team culture, and a strong focus on your growth and development. At DTF, your ideas are heard, your contribution is valued, and your work matters. 

Within DTF, Shared Services SA helps keep government moving. We deliver essential business and finance services across areas of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax and financial accounting, and business systems which enable government agencies to focus on serving the community. From supporting daily operations to driving innovation, your work at Shared Services SA powers the public sector behind the scenes. 

What we offer: 

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success, some of our great incentives include:

• Full-time roles, limited part-time opportunities 

• Weekday work only - Optional weekend overtime  

• Salary packaging – boost your take-home pay 

• Fitness Passport – unlimited access to 75+ gyms & pools 

• Employee Assistance Program – for you and your family  

• Supportive teams and comprehensive training to support your success

About the role: 

You’ll join a government team that provides essential support to the people keeping our state running, from health workers to administrative staff and suppliers.  

Here's what the role can look like depending on where you're placed: 

• High volume Data entry roles with a strong focus on accuracy and eye for detail. 

• Finance focused roles dealing with invoices from vendors, payroll related processing and debt collection. 

• Tax specialist roles supporting a broad range of general accounting support services, collating and analysing tax information and preparing reports. 

• Supportive service desks answering questions, offering advice, or redirecting queries for resolution. 

About you:

You’ll thrive here if you: 

• Love numbers, data & transactional work. 

• Exercise strong attention to detail and possess logical / analytical thinking abilities. 

• Have excellent time management and great organisational skills. 

• Can multitask and prioritise tasks effectively. 

• Enjoy working in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. 

• Can learn new systems quickly (bonus if you know Chris21, Oracle, Valeo). 

Listed below are the types of entry level roles available:

• Payroll Officer - Adelaide CBD location 

• Taxation Officer - Port Adelaide location 

• Accounts Payable or Receivable Officer (AP/AR) - Port Adelaide location 

 About our recruitment process: 

• Apply once to join a 12-month talent pool. 

• If shortlisted, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre, where you will participate in a behavioural interview and various skills tests.  

• Successful candidates move to reference / screening checks and 

• As roles become available, offers of employment will be made.  

Unsuccessful this time? No need to reapply to the same pool. 

Special Conditions: 

• Successful applicants must obtain a SAPOL clearance or General Employment Probity Check. 

• Shared Services SA covers all screening costs. 

• All applicants must hold current Australian work eligibility (more than 6 months validity if you are on a Visa). 

 Application Instructions:

To find out more about this role, please review the Role Information Statement.

Click Apply now to: 

• Submit your current resume. 

• Answer two short, targeted questions (link attached) and state which position you are applying for ie (Payroll, Taxation, Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable Officer) 

• Complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration to your application. 

Late/incomplete submissions or those that do not address the application instructions will not be considered.

Questions? Contact SSSARecruitment@sa.gov.au 

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.  

Need adjustments? Let us know in your application—we’re here to support you. 

Applications close: 31/08/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO2 Payroll and Financial Services - Pool Targeted Questions.pdf
- Payroll, Taxation, AP-AR Role Information Statement 2025.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.