MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Full job description
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 685422
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone


About the Role:


Join Our Team as a Management Accountant!

Are you a finance professional driven to apply strong financial analysis and reporting to guide sound decision-making in government? We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Management Accountant to be a key player in our dynamic finance team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Divisional Management Accountant to provide high-quality financial analysis, budgeting, and advisory services that make a real impact. Your expertise will help shape business strategy, ensure efficient use of resources, and support informed, risk-aware decision-making across the Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

Influence meaningful financial decisions across a diverse government agency.

Build strong partnerships across diverse business areas.

Be part of a culture that values service excellence and continuous improvement.

Step into a leadership-support role, with the potential to supervise and mentor team members.

If you're ready to apply your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment where your work matters — we’d love to hear from you!



What can we offer you!

Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Meaningful and rewarding career.
Contract:
Ongoing

Essential Qualifications:
An appropriate diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or Business would be considered favourably.

Special Conditions:


May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Inter and intra state travel may be required.
Interchange between other Finance roles at the same classification when business needs arise, or when requested by senior Finance staff.
This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
Remuneration:
ASO5 $85,790 min - $95,413 max p.a

Enquiries to:
Albert Gerace, Manager, Management Accounting
Albert.Gerace@sa.gov.au
(08) 8115 5601 or 0414 291 803

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.


Applications close: 28/07/2026 11:00 PM