ASO6 Funding Allocations and Reform Lead

Department for Education
Job reference: 587847
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the Role:

The Funding Allocations and Reform Lead is someone who will apply their strong financial modelling / analytical skills to delivers strategic and operational support in relation to the department’s funding arrangements leading to billions of dollars of funding being allocated annually to South Australian schools and preschools.  This position will also assist in identifying and / or delivering on process and funding policy improvement that supports the Department’s policy initiatives and objectives.

This ranges from providing advice and support in exciting new reforms and initiatives that promote change, through to supporting the smooth and efficient operation of existing approved policy arrangements where the Funding Directorate play an important role in supporting the Chief Operating Officer and Divisions with the Department for Education.

Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, economics or related financial / business management field.

Special Conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditions, please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration:

ASO6 $97,022 - $102,626 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Domenico Trimboli, Manager, Funding Reform, via tel: (08) 8226 08***or email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

There are 2 x vacancies available

Applications close: 28/04/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- 1. App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- 2. RD - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- 3. VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 Funding Allocations and Reform Lead.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.