MANAGER, FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 690304
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

Take the lead in transforming and reforming the Finance Business Partnerships function as it adopts new technology and ways of working
Work alongside departmental leadership in supporting the delivery of programs critical to the everyday lives of South Australians
Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance including hybrid working from home options
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.

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 Details

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, Finance Business Partnerships to lead a team of Finance professionals through a critical period of change.

This senior role plays an essential part in shaping the Department’s financial strategy, ensuring the integrity of our budget planning, monitoring, and reporting processes, and will include participating in managing staff transition to new core financial systems and driving continuous improvements in financial practices.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will work alongside Departmental leadership and drive financial outcomes through analysis, strategic insight, and collaborative leadership of a team of Finance professionals.

You will build and maintain effective partnerships with senior leaders and operational teams, continuing to position the Finance team as a trusted and value advisor across the Department.

This is a great opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team of Finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvements in practice whilst championing transformational change.

What We Offer:

As Manager, Finance Business Partnerships, you’ll be in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that actively supports your well-being and career progression.

From comprehensive wellness initiatives to tailored development opportunities—including online learning, formal study support, mentoring, and in-house training programs—we invest in your growth.

We also believe in recognising excellence and rewarding the impactful contributions that drive our success and strengthen our community.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required
Out of hours work and some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline and ideally, have also completed professional qualifications offered by CPA Australia or the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Role Status: Ongoing

Salary Range: 1$27,859 - $127,859 (MAS3)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Lucie Audras, 08 7133 7758 lucie.audras@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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of our 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.


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