Department for Education
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Ongoing
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us
Every
child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a
strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into
the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,
parents and the wider South Australian community will build a
world-leading public education system.
One that is equitable and
prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together
we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our
children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state.
About the
role
The
Business Advisor – Finance is responsible for the delivery of a
high-quality business advisory service for a portfolio of divisions
that contributes to the effective and efficient financial
management of the division, compliance with legislative frameworks
and state and national policy settings and achievement of strategic
financial goals and objectives.
The
Business Advisor – Finance ensures the provision of expert
financial reporting and analysis to senior officers, supporting
effective decision making and compliance with budgeting and
financial frameworks.
The
Business Advisor – Finance also develops and maintains effective
networks with key stakeholders across the department, relevant
services and their personnel, as well as with a range of external
agencies and organisations, in order to ensure the best quality
outcomes.
Qualifications
Essential:
Nil.
Desirable:
A tertiary qualification in accountancy, business, or
commerce.
Special conditions




The
successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human
Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being
employed which is required to be renewed every five years before
expiry.
The
incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to
Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead
(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course
which will be required to be updated every three
years.
For all
other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Remuneration
ASO6
$105, 747 - $111, 854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
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Enquiries
Application
instructions
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required
to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment
Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages
addressing the key competencies in the attached position
description.
People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
This is a
full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close:23/07/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position description - ASO6 Business Advisor - Finance.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Aso6 Business Advisor - Finance (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide