Principal Finance Business Partner
- Lead a high-performing team to deliver expert financial consultancy services.
- Develop accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts aligned with departmental strategies.
- Build genuine partnerships and engage effectively with stakeholders to support financial sustainability.
Department of Human Services
Job reference: 856469
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Finance
Our Finance team partners closely with business areas, working collaboratively to provide expert financial advisory services, including strategic accounting and financial guidance that supports the department's goals, budgets, processes, and systems.
Role Highlights
- Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
- Convenient CBD location, with easy access to public transport, green space, government precincts, dining and retail hubs
- Vibrant, committed and supportive team
Role Details
Reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Partnerships, this position is responsible for leading a high-performing team to deliver expert financial consultancy services across a diverse portfolio. The role includes leading the preparation and analysis of critical financial information, supporting senior management decision-making and ensuring the financial sustainability of the portfolio to support the delivery of the department’s strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include developing accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts aligned with departmental strategies, providing professional advice on complex financial matters. We are seeking a candidate who brings strong leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and building an agile team to meet changing priorities. Additionally, an ability to build genuine partnerships and engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to support financial sustainability of the portfolio is essential.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should hold a degree level qualification in accounting, commerce, economics, business or other related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
Classification
ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer
Salary Range
$116,089-$125,490
Duration
Term up to two (2) years
Enquiries to
Olivia Dimasi
Phone: 0406 377 255
Email: Olivia.Dimasi3@sa.gov.au
Diversity and Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Applications close: 15/09/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - Principal Finance Business Partner - ASO7.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.
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