Director, Finance Control and Business Services

About the role

The Director, Finance Control and Business Services is charged with driving the effective management and execution of the financial accounting, risk and compliance, and procurement functions, and championing continuous process improvement and financial & business system improvements for Renewal SA.

This role works collaboratively as part of the director leadership team and will challenge the status quo to implement improvements to achieve a best practice, serviced-based culture across the Renewal SA portfolio whilst maintaining the highest levels of financial expertise, compliance, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing confident leadership to inspire and motivate the financial accounting, risk and compliance, and procurement teams to achieve the organisational objectives.
• Driving systematic improvements across the business to reporting and forecasting ensuring accounting obligations are met with accuracy and timeliness.
• Providing advice across the organisation and fostering relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally including acting as the primary contact for Auditor General Department.
• Integrating and leading finance and procurement strategy into the organisational culture for Renewal SA ensuring best practice service delivery and value-for-money outcomes to support Renewal SA’s ambitious agenda.
  

About You

We are seeking a candidate who can operate and thrive in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment that is often subject to change. Being able to collaborate, engage and inspire others across the business to lead significant organisational and cultural outcomes and contribute towards the achievement of a vision/future state. 

The right person for this role will drive high levels of performance and accountability amongst teams and team members and manage and improve Renewal SA’s internal financial control environment.

You will have appropriate tertiary qualifications in a business/finance/accounting discipline. Post graduate qualifications including CA/CPA along with experience in government and/or in a property/contracting environment will be viewed favourably.

About us

Our exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, Southwark Grounds, Noarlunga, Seaton and Prospect, to name a few. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by 2050.

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be for you.

Why work for us

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.

• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working and flexible start and finish time.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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.

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation.

If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at ***************@sa.gov.au

How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 5:00 PM 23/06/2026.

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