DFC ROLE DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE
TITLE Director, Corporate Services
DIVISION Housing SA
JOB FAMILY Executive
CLASSIFICATION SAES Band 1
BRANCH Corporate Services
ROLE NO F01620
REPORTS TO Executive Director,
Housing SA
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Department for Families and Communities (DFC) brings together a range of services for those who are economically
and socially vulnerable in the community (children, young people, families, people with disabilities, the ageing and the
homeless). The Department’s strategic agenda charts the strategic direction for the Minister’s portfolio areas in housing,
the care and protection of children and young people, disability and ageing. The Department works in partnership with
Federal, State and local governments and with a range of community organisations to make a real difference to the wellbeing of low income and disadvantaged South Australians.
Corporate Services, Housing SA provides effective and sustainable strategic asset and financial management and
accounting and Corporate Governance services to underpin Housing SA’s operations and strategic direction. The
division aspires to contribute to improved housing services and long term financial viability of Housing SA by
improvements in its own operations, the provision of high quality information and advice for decision making and systems
to support service delivery.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Director, Corporate Services is accountable to the Executive Director,
Housing SA for:
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTIONS
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Chief Executive DFC
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Executive Director, Housing SA
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Leadership in setting the strategic financial directions and actions for
Housing SA.
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Executive Director, DFC Financial
Services
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Leadership and development of strategic financial policies which reflect
the objectives of Housing SA.
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Housing Leadership Group
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DFC Directors and Senior
Managers
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Department of Treasury & Finance
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Auditor General’s Department
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Other government departments
Other non-government
organisations
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Key personnel across all levels of
government
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Leading the corporate approach to the financial management and asset
planning for Housing SA.
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Leading the delivery of a range of high-level Corporate Governance
functions across Housing SA including a Financial Management
Compliance Framework.
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Management and leadership of the Corporate Financial Services
Division.
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Providing support, and developing and maintaining effective strategic
partnerships within South Australian Public Sector.
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Leading sound performance management practices within Corporate
Services, Housing SA.
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Maintaining strategic partnerships for the effective and cost efficient
delivery of centralised corporate services to SAHT and the negotiation
with DFC and DTF Shared Services for the costs of those services
under Service Level Agreements.
AUTHORITY TO ACT/DELEGATIONS
QUALIFICATION
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Human Resources Delegations Level 3
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Financial Delegations Level 1A
Tertiary qualifications in human services; business
management or other relevant field.
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
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Approved FTE – 55 approximately
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Budget – $79 million with responsibility for the
financial management of around $570 million revenue
budget.
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Executive Officer (ASO7)
Executive and Board Support Officer (ASO4)
Manager Financial Accounting (ASO8)
Manager Strategic Finance (ASO8)
Manager Corporate Financial Management (ASO8)
Manager Public & Community Housing Appeal Unit
(ASO6)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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Inter and intrastate travel
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Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Background Screening and National Criminal
History Record Check (NCHRC) prior to being employed and every three years .
PRIMARY OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Competency
Strategic Policy and
Resource Management
Strategic Direction
Behavioural Indicators
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Lead the development of new & innovative strategic financial directions which reflect
the objectives of the Department, the SAHT Board and legislative obligations.
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Lead the development and review of the overall asset and finance strategy to
ensure compliance with the Cabinet approved budget Strategy.
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Lead the development of budgets and staffing plans for SAHT, Forward Estimates
for Housing SA management, SAHT Board, Minister and Treasury.
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Identify and implement effective financial performance management and budget
review processes.
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Preparation of statutory financial statements, Department of Treasury and Finance
statutory reporting, Commonwealth State Housing Agreement financial statements
and other external reporting requirements.
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Establish the strategic directions and actions for the Corporate Services Unit and
lead the implementation of the business plan.
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Develop and implement accounting and financial management operational policies
and processes that adhere to Australian Accounting Standards and Treasury and
Auditor-General guidelines and other statutory requirements including the SA
Housing Trust, Housing Improvement Act and the Public Finance and Audit Act.
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Establish networks with other Public Housing Authorities to promote national
accounting policy and reporting consistency and provide benchmarking
opportunities.
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Maintain strategic relationships with Auditor General’s staff, Internal Audit and
Treasury and Finance.
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Develop and model long term strategic financial indicators.
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Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Housing Leadership Group.
Oversee SAHT’s risk management strategies, internal audit function and insurance
services provided by the Department.
Provide advice to Housing Leadership Group and Housing Boards on Corporate
Governance and financial matters.
Provide a professional Executive Officer role for the South Australian Housing Trust
Board, the SA Affordable Housing Trust Board and Board subcommittees.
Provide high level leadership, advice and support to the Minister, Chief Executive
other senior management and staff within the Department on Corporate and
financial strategy as required.
Represent the Minister and Chief Executive on working parties or taskforce
committees and provide strategic insight and direction on issues affecting DFC.
Establish effective partnerships and consultation mechanisms for policy and
program development with non-government, private and government stakeholders.
Monitor government reporting requirements and implement effective data
management and accountability systems.
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Leadership and
Management
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Meet the competencies required of Band 1 SAES.
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Regularly review performance and provide feedback to the Department and staff.
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Provide training and development opportunities for staff.
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Apply high level written and verbal communication skills which result in effective and
appropriate communication with a broad range of people.
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Lead, develop and review strategic, business and resource plans for Corporate
Services to support achievement of organisational objectives.
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Represent Housing SA at Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee hearings and
support the Minister at Parliamentary Estimate and Auditor General hearings.
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Oversee the resources and budget for the Housing Appeals process
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Promote and implement the Public Sector management standards and employee
conduct standards and in particular Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by
adhering to the provisions of relevant legislative requirements.
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Lead Corporate Services, Housing SA staff in providing a strong customer service
focus..
Resources and Risks
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Provide advice to the Housing Leadership Group to ensure asset & investment
decisions are made within the business case framework incorporating a robust
costing and risk assessment and support Housing SA’s strategic direction and
Financial Viability strategy.
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Manage internal resources according to organisational priorities identified through
the strategic planning process and whole of government priorities.
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Identify and successfully manage strategic risks through effective mitigation and
prevention.
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Analyse management and accountability structures in the organisation against
public sector standards and put strategies in place to ensure continuous
improvement.
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Abide by the laws, regulations and policies determining public sector activities.
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Analyse and implement legislative and government policy requirements and
evaluating compliance outcomes.
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Provide clear accountability and management processes for the Department’s
research initiatives.
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Contribute to the Department’s Greening initiatives.
CORE ORGANISATIONAL COMPETENCIES - Band 1
The South Australian Executive Service (SAES) competency framework comprises of five core competencies which
form the DNA of leadership within the public sector. The use of the competency framework enables executives to
measure performance and manage succession, building executive strength and talent in public sector roles. The
five core competencies of the SAES framework require Executives to be able to:
Shape Strategic Thinking and Change
Achieve results
Drive Business Excellence
Forge Relationships and Engage Others
Exemplify Personal Drive and Professionalism
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