Key Senior Executive Appointment Opportunity | Exec A Level

Our client, the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) operates under the guidance of its Board and works with SA’s fire and emergency service organisations to ensure that volunteers and employees within the Emergency Services Sector (ESS) are provided with the resources and support they need to carry out their vital work. SAFECOM also plays a leadership role in supporting emergency capabilities across the state and developing new initiatives to roll out across the ESS.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a current Director, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive.

The Director provides strategic leadership across Finance, Contracts and Procurement, and Assets and Capital Projects functions, enabling effective service delivery and investment across the ESS.

The role provides high-level financial advice, analysis and reporting to the Minister, SAFECOM Board, Chief Executives/Chief Officers and senior leaders, while leading financial planning, performance monitoring, resource allocation and the development and assessment of business cases and major investment proposals.

The Director also oversees contracts, procurement, assets and capital projects, ensuring sound governance, commercial discipline,



compliance and risk management in accordance with legislative and public sector requirements.

The role involves working closely with the Department of Treasury and Finance and other government and sector partners, representing SAFECOM on key whole-of-government and sector committees, and building strong relationships to support coordinated decision-making and sector outcomes.

As a member of SAFECOM’s trusted executive team, the Director works closely with and supports the Chief Executive, contributing beyond their functional responsibilities to organisational strategy, priorities and decision-making. The role is expected to demonstrate collaborative leadership and actively contribute to building a strong, positive and high-performing organisational culture.

We are seeking an accomplished CFO and corporate services leader with strong commercial acumen and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be collaborative, proactive and customer-focussed, with a commitment to delivering high-quality corporate services that enable SAFECOM and its ESS partners to achieve their strategic and operational objectives.

Applications close at 9:00am on Monday, 30 November 2026.

Telephone enquiries to Nick Stillwell or Jacqui Graham, are welcome on (+618) 8212 0***.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.stillwellmanagement.com.au/jobs

📌 Director, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Stillwell Management Consultants
📍 Adelaide