AddressJob reference: 593147
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for a Director to join the Secretariat for Board of Treasurers at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a temporary contract to 31 May 2025.
Remuneration: SAES1
About us
At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
The Board of Treasurers (Board) comprises state and territory Treasurers and aims to advance national reform priorities and foster more effective engagement with the Commonwealth. While the Chair of the Board rotates annually, the Board Secretariat is permanently based in Adelaide.
The Board Secretariat supports the Chair and all jurisdictions by ensuring Treasurers have appropriate materials and briefings to consider key issues and progress reforms. The Secretariat’s work facilitates improved cooperation among state and territory Treasurers and the identification of shared positions/priorities to strengthen national advocacy.
About the opportunity:
The Director, Secretariat for Board of Treasurers is accountable to the Executive Director, Budget and Performance Branch and will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Board Secretariat, including;
- identifying and coordinating policy work on shared state and territory priorities and driving associated reforms (including federal financial relations reform)
- supporting collaboration among state and territory Treasurers and joint advocacy efforts
- aligning states and territories’ positions and responses to issues progressed through the Council on Federal Financial Relations (where possible), and
- strategically considering policy, economic and fiscal issues of national significance and identifying and assessing risks and impacts for states and territories.
The incumbent will be required to build productive, collaborative relationships with the Chair and all state and territory Treasuries.
About you
To be successful you will have demonstrated experience in:
- policy analysis and problem-solving, underpinned by a strong political acumen, sound judgement and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive issues.
- strategic thinking and have the ability to navigate ambiguity, including appropriately reflecting policy views from senior officials across all jurisdictions.
- delivering high quality verbal and written briefings, suitable for consideration by Treasurers.
- building and maintaining effective cross-government relationships and have the ability to influence those at more senior levels.
- providing effective leadership by setting and maintaining a culture of high performance, professionalism and innovation.
What we offer
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Name: Lisa O’Reilly
Title: Director,
Tel: 08-8429 0***
email: Lisa.O’******@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.
Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.
The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
Applications close: 13/05/2024 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - Director, Board of Treasurers.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.
