Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for a
Lead
Consultant Aboriginal Participation
to join The Office of
the Industry Advocate at The Department of Treasury & Finance until
January ****.
Remuneration:
ASO7 – Salary Range
($116,089 - $125,490 p.a.).
About the opportunity:
The Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation reports to the
Deputy Industry Advocate.
The role has a statewide remit and
influences government procurement activity
by providing specialist Aboriginal participation advice
across public authorities, suppliers and sector
stakeholders.
It supports consistent application of the South
Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) and SAIPP
Procedural Guidelines and helps shape procurement approaches that
improve Aboriginal economic participation outcomes across South
Australian Government funded activity.
About you:
The Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation delivers specialist
consultancy services that directly support the South Australian
Aboriginal Business sector to access supply chain opportunities and
build the sector capability and capacity to participate in
government funded procurements, directly and indirectly.
The role aims to improve the level of awareness of the functions
and responsibilities associated with the SAIPP, SAIPP Procedural
Guidelines, Industry Advocate Act ****, and the OIA, as
they relate to Aboriginal economic participation.
To be successful you will:
Demonstrate strategic thinking with the ability to analyse
complex issues and provide high-level advice to inform
decision-making and drive program outcomes
Demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgement and
make sound decisions in complex, sensitive and
high-impact procurement and policy environments,
including determining appropriate courses of action




with limited direction.
Show proven experience planning, managing and delivering
complex work programs and projects, including evaluating
outcomes and engaging industry and government stakeholders to
achieve critical objectives
Have highly developed stakeholder engagement, consultation,
influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build
and maintain effective relationships across government,
industry, SMEs, and senior executive levels.
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 Office of the Industry Advocate (OIA) supports the
Industry Advocate, a Statutory Officer, in fulfilling the
functions outlined in the Industry Advocate Act.
The
OIA plays a key role in ensuring the effective implementation
of the SAIPP and the associated SAIPP Procedural
Guidelines.
The SAIPP aims to generate both direct and indirect
economic benefits for the State through government procurement
and grant processes.
It supports broader government goals such
as local job creation, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)




participation in government contracts, Aboriginal employment,
innovation, social and environmental outcomes, and the
promotion of apprenticeships and training opportunities.
For more information about the Office of the Industry Advocate,
please visit:
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:
Brooke Fleming, Senior Consultant
Tel: ************
email: ******
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:
19/08/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- ASO7_Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation_July ****_1.0F (A*******) (002).
pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Lead Consultant Aboriginal Participation (South Australia)
🏢 Department Of Treasury & Finance
📍 South Australia