Department for Infrastructure and Transport Job reference: 837721 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community. Our work encompasses every part of our state; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people. The Opportunity Lead a high performing finance team and help shape the department’s budgeting future in this impactful leadership role. You’ll drive strategic budget advice, champion smarter financial practices, and guide major whole of agency budget processes. As the central link for key budget cycles, you’ll influence forward planning and help deliver outcomes that make a real difference for South Australia. About you You are a strategic, people focused leader who excels at stakeholder engagement and managing complex matters. You drive high performance, continuous improvement, and innovative, evidence based financial practices. Analytical and forward looking, you set priorities, lead change, and understand fiscal trends and government financial contexts. With strong budget expertise, you provide trusted executive advice and shape strategies that support departmental outcomes and savings. Educational Qualifications /Licences An appropriate degree in accounting, finance or economics is highly regarded. Full membership/accreditation with professional accounting body (e.g. CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) is highly regarded. Special Conditions A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years. May be required to perform duties in other locations/divisions/units depending on DIT requirements Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required. Tenure of Vacancy Temporary appointment up to (12) Months RemunerationASO8 - $121,107 to $125,679 pa Superannuation. EnquiriesMarina Dimitriou Team Leader Operating Budgeting and Reporting Telephone: (08) 7133 12Email: sa.gov.au Application Instructions Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement. Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia. As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody. 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. Applications close: 24/03/2026 9:00 PM 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.
