The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths. We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. "Lead with influence and partner with our leaders to turn insights into impact". We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Corporate Services team as a Finance Partner – Community Development. In this role, you will play a key part in providing strategic financial support to drive operational efficiency and maintain low rates for the community. You will deliver robust budgets, transparent reporting, and strong financial insights to support responsible decision-making and trusted service delivery. Key responsibilities of the position include: Provide subject matter expertise in budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, costing and management accounting Coordinate all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities for the Community Development Directorate. Deliver expert financial advice, insights and dashboards to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and grant acquittals, ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with strategic priorities. Drive continuous improvement through system and process enhancements, supporting sound financial management and reporting. The successful applicant will have: Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce (or equivalent) is essential. Post-graduate professional qualifications (i.e. CA/CPA). Demonstrated experience in providing expert recommendations and commercially sound advice to senior and operational management. Experience solving complex problems through analysis and critical thinking, drawing insights from a range of qualitative and quantitative sources. Demonstrated experience influencing, negotiating, and engaging positively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve improved outcomes. Strong technical understanding of Australian Accounting Standards. Significant exposure to strategic management accounting and/or business partnering functions in a large, complex, and diverse organisation. More information can be found on the Position Description located below. This is a permanent fulltime position. This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary of $112,394 (plus Super). Confidential enquiries can be directed to Mario Van Der Walt, Team Leader - Planning & Analysis 0461 523 066 or mario.vanderwalt@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 2 November 2025. The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. bettertogether growandimprove makeadifference Benefits of Working at PAE Position Description
