Department for Education
Job reference: 847671
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why 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%) and leave loading

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.

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