Associate Director Finance and Bonds

Attorney-General's Department – Official; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General's Department in Adelaide CBD invites an Associate Director, Finance and Bonds to lead the Finance and Residential Bonds Branch, combining financial stewardship with strategic service delivery for public resources.

You will report to the Assistant Commissioner Business Services and Transformation and collaborate with the Commissioner and CBS Executive to influence complex financial, operational and risk choices.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting and forecasting.
• Experience leading public sector finance or corporate functions.
• Ability to influence strategy and drive service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Residential Bonds Branch with strategic oversight of financial stewardship and performance.
• Set direction for budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation across the branch.
• Provide advice on complex financial, operational and risk matters to CBS Executive.

Job description

• Work in Adelaide CBD with a purpose-driven organisation
• Build your executive leadership profile in the SA Public Sector
• Work alongside senior leaders on complex, high-impact matters

Shapefinancial sustainability and residential bonds services in a newly createdexecutive role with broad strategic influence.

As AssociateDirector, Finance and Bonds, you will lead Finance and Residential BondsBranch, bringing together financial stewardship, organisational performance,assurance and the delivery of residential bonds services.

This isa newly created role with genuine strategic influence. You will report toAssistant Commissioner Business Services and Transformation and work closelywith the Commissioner and all CBS Executive, providing advice on complexfinancial, operational, risk and service delivery matters.

Keyareas of focus for the position will include:

Lead financial sustainability and stewardship:

Set the strategic direction for financialmanagement, budgeting, reporting and resource allocation, with oversight ofsignificant financial obligations and the financial frameworks.

Strengthen assurance, accountability and confidence:

Lead the controls, risk, audit, assuranceand performance arrangements that underpin regulatory integrity and responsibleadministration of public resources.

Lead the strategic direction of Residential Bonds:

Oversee residential bonds administrationand service delivery, balancing legislative requirements, operational effectiveness,customer outcomes and stakeholder confidence while driving servicemodernisation and system improvement.

S et direction and mobilise capability:

Lead the Manager, Finance and Manager,Residential Bonds and their specialist teams by setting priorities, directingresources and building the capability.

Yourexpertise across financial management, budgeting, reporting, forecasting andresource management will be central to shaping sound financial decisions,strengthening sustainability and supporting the organisation’s broaderstrategic priorities.

Thisopportunity will suit a senior leader who thrives in complexity and bringsexperience leading financial, corporate or public sector functions.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

The Attorney‑General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high‑level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community.

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney‑General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Kellie Lambert, Acting AC, Business and Transformation

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.