Job title: Principal Advisor
Company: Government of South Australia
Job description: Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 580733
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Our Client – South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA)
Perks People Solutions have partnered with the South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) to recruit a Principal Advisor to join their Commercial Advisory Division on an ongoing basis.
SAFA is the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. It also provides extensive financial and commercial advisory services to the South Australian public sector. SAFA plays an integral role in the overall management of the State Government’s finances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and expertise in financial and insurance markets to provide a range of treasury, insurance, commercial advisory and vehicle fleet management services.
Job Description
Reporting through to the Manager – Commercial Advisory, the Principal Advisor will be responsible for advising on and managing industry assistance programs and contracts as well as providing broader leadership to the team. They will be responsible for undertaking financial due diligence on behalf of various government agencies to support decision making, managing a portfolio of industry assistance projects to ensure the intended outcomes of those projects are achieved as well as working on complex commercial matters such as contract disputes, counterparty insolvency, transaction strategy and finance options.
As a senior member of the team, they will be responsible for liaising with and preparing briefings on behalf of key stakeholders including the Treasurer, Under Treasurer, CEO and SAFA Directors and they’ll be a key contact to ensure that core business objectives are successfully met.
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualification in an appropriate commerce or business related field (e.g. accounting, economics or finance)
- Strong problem solving capability and highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Consultative approach and the ability to business partner, and negotiate with key stakeholders
Remuneration
ASO8 – $119,317 – $123,822 + superannuation
Next Steps
If you’re interested in the position on offer, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via
Your cover letter should outline your experience and how it relates to the key components for the role. You will also need to complete the Pre-Employment Declaration form. To access this, along with the candidate pack, please visit
For more information, please contact Sally Warner or Megan Williams on (08) 8273 9291 or email
The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote flexible working arrangements, and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.
Applications close: 04/04/2024 11:30 PM
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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.
Expected salary: $119317 – 123822 per year
Location: Adelaide, SA
Job date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:22:11 GMT
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