Adelaide CBD
Immediate Start | Full-Time
$65-$69 per hour + Super.
We are currently seeking two qualified accounting professionals to join a highly respected State Government department on a temporary basis:
- Finance Reform Program Project Lead (ASO6) – 6-month contract
- Team Leader, Corporate Finance (ASO6) – 3-month contract
1. Finance Reform Program Project Lead (ASO6) – 6 Months About the Role This role will lead the implementation of the Finance Reform Program (FRP), a major government initiative replacing legacy financial systems and transforming finance operations across SA Government.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end implementation of the Finance Reform Program
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including the Department of Treasury and Finance
- Support strategy, policy, and process development
- Drive change management activities
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Economics (Accounting major)
- Strong project management experience within finance environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sound knowledge of accounting standards and government financial frameworks
2. Team Leader, Corporate Finance (ASO6) – 3 Months About the Role This role leads the Corporate Accounting function, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance, and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting operations
- Deliver statutory and management reports, including annual financial statements
- Provide financial advice and insights to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and audit requirements
- Lead and develop a small finance team (2.4 FTE)
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Economics (Accounting major)
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Strong background in financial management, reporting and analysis
- Experience working in complex or government environments
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
