Senior Finance Specialist

ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864) + Superannuation

In this key role you will be heavily involved in managing our financial operations, providing high level financial analysis and advice, and supporting financial decision-making processes. You will assist in the management of the strategic delivery of critical, high level financial and budgetary reporting functions, and related monitoring, analysis and forecasting, which contribute significantly to our effective, innovative and compliant financial management.

You will also establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide financial leadership, motivation, education and advice to the finance professionals in our Finance & Analytics team.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job & Person Specification.

The experience we are looking for…

To be successful in our position you will have:

Ability to liaise and communicate effectively, including consultation and negotiation with a wide range of stakeholders, to facilitate their cooperation and support to achieve desired outcomes and to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships.

Demonstrated experience in financial and budget management practices, processes and reporting, that aligns with accounting standards and governance frameworks, ideally in a government context.

Proven ability to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, financial policies, procedures and processes, and recommend and implement appropriate solutions to strengthen the financial management function of the organisation.

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse and evaluate complex financial information, identify strategic risks and issues, and recommend appropriate solutions to promote financial compliance.

Now, a bit about who we are …

The Lifetime Support Authority (LSA) delivers the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) which funds necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support for people who sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on South Australian roads, regardless of fault.

As a team, we are passionate about our contribution and committed to our vision: Making a difference in the lives of LSS Participants, who are at the centre of what we do.

Our person-centred approach extends to our people; we offer attractive, modern offices in Adelaide's CBD as well as opportunities to work from home; a dynamic, supportive, and flexible work environment and we value empathetic and thoughtful like-minded people, as much as we value skill set. Our people are important to us and encouraged to flourish through professional development opportunities. As we grow, so do our people.

Check out the benefits available to you as an LSA employee here and click here to hear what our people have to say about working at the LSA.

Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted online. Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Job & Person Specification.

Should you require any further information please direct your query to Iolanda Calabrese, Senior Manager, Finance & Analytics on 08 8429 0256 .

Position Conditions: Full-time, Ongoing Opportunity. Requests for Part-time will be considered.

Remuneration: ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864) + Superannuation

Special Conditions

Appointment will be subject to the provision of a satisfactory Criminal History Check that is no more than six months old.

Some out of hours work may be required.

All applications are to be submitted by Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm.

Diversity & Inclusion
The LSA is committed to a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace, to enable us to reflect our community and to achieve better decisions and results for LSS participants. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, young and mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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.

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The Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) provides care, treatment and support for people who have sustained very serious lifelong injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in South Australia.

We take a person-centred approach, so that participants have control to make their own choices about their care, treatment and support that best benefit them and their families.

Our team of highly skilled Service Planners and allied health professionals work closely with participants to ensure they live the best life possible.

We administer the LSS in accordance with Part 2 of the Motor Vehicle Accidents (Lifetime Support Scheme) Act 2013.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) provides care, treatment and support for people who have sustained very serious lifelong injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in South Australia.

We take a person-centred approach, so that participants have control to make their own choices about their care, treatment and support that best benefit them and their families.

Our team of highly skilled Service Planners and allied health professionals work closely with participants to ensure they live the best life possible.

We administer the LSS in accordance with Part 2 of the Motor Vehicle Accidents (Lifetime Support Scheme) Act 2013.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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