South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF)

📢 Get ready, South Australia! 🎉 Mark your calendars for the FIRST EVER SA Women's Week, March 1st-8th, 2025! 🗓️ We're celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women and girls across our state! This is a chance to spark important conversations and inspire action towards gender equality. Aligned with UN Women's International Women's Day theme, "March Forward – it’s time to turn promises into progress," we're taking bold steps to create a truly equal future for ALL women and girls. Attend an event during SA Women’s Week: https://lnkd.in/gWxrtr28 #SAWomensWeek #IWD2025 #MarchForward #GenderEquality #SouthAustralia Office for Women

In 2024, our Recognition Awards provided us with the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing people we have in our department. Hear from Ben, Milly and Tim about their role in winning the World Class Treasury Award: For those who have showcased exceptional skills and innovation in treasury management. The Economic Recovery Fund Team played a crucial role in evaluating and coordinating the first round of applications. They diligently assessed a significant number of proposals, working with partners to understand complex business needs and technology solutions. The goal: to ensure these funds effectively support a strong economic recovery. #economicgrowth #communitysupport #makingadifference #DTFCareers Economic Recovery Fund Team: (Budget and Performance and South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA)) Ben Ryan, Adam Sander, Milly Zhang, Tim Burfield, Tom Daniels, Daniel Clark, Kahlila Pitt

In 2023, Australians reported a $2.74 billion loss to scams, a 13% decrease from the previous year but still a significant impact on individuals and businesses nationwide. 💻Scammers target everyone, costing Australians billions of dollars each year. Whether it’s fake emails, unexpected phone calls, or online schemes, scammers always find new ways to gain your trust and steal your money or personal information. Anyone can fall victim to a scam, but there are simple, memorable steps everyone can take to better protect themselves. Awareness is our best defence against scams, so let’s ensure all Australians know to Stop. Check. Protect. to stay safe. Contact your bank or financial institution if you notice unusual activity or if a scammer gets your money or information. Learn more at scamwatch.gov.au. #StopCheckProtect #Scamwatch #CyberSecurity National Anti-Scam Centre ACCC Emily Wingard Will Luker

For the first time, the number of people working or actively looking for a job in South Australia exceeds one million.🏅 South Australia has set a new record with 971,900 people employed, nearly 20,000 more than last month, The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported. The unemployment rate has dropped to 4.1%, matching the national average, and the participation rate rose to 64.3%, the third-highest for the state since records began. 📊

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded #11 in the 2025 Top Graduate Program - Medium Program, as designated by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers! This recognition demonstrates our commitment to fostering the next generation of public sector leaders, who contribute their talents to help all South Australians prosper and thrive. A huge thank you to all our incredible graduates and the DTF team members who made this achievement possible! If you or someone you know is considering a graduate program in 2026, learn more about ours at: https://lnkd.in/grAFVjjw #DTFLife #Recognition #EarlyCareers #AchievementUnlocked #ProudMoment #TopGraduateEmployers Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) Phuong Chau Michelle Harrison Nicolle Cantone 

🎓 This week, we welcomed the new Department of Treasury and Finance graduate intake for 2025! Our graduates will have the unique opportunity to work across a variety of disciplines, ensuring they can find the perfect fit for their skills and passions. From economics to policy, and finance to analytics, there's a place for everyone to find their passion and help all South Australians prosper and thrive. #WelcomeGrads #FutureLeaders #TreasuryAndFinance2025 #DTFCareers #SouthAustralia Nicolle Cantone

Scams are everywhere, targeting people from all walks of life and costing Australians billions of dollars each year. Whether it’s fake emails, unexpected phone calls, or online schemes, scammers always find new ways to gain your trust and steal your money or personal information. But 3 small steps can help keep us all safe from scammers. Learn more at scamwatch.gov.au. #SouthAustralia #Online #StopCheckProtect #CyberSecurity National Anti-Scam Centre ACCC. Emily Wingard

It’s been another successful year for the Digital Donation Program with over 143 laptops distributed across 130 community organisations in 2024. The Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall was one of the successful organisations. Built in 1926 with community-raised funds, the Memorial Hall will celebrate its centenary in 2026. The hall was debt-free upon opening, a testament to the community's dedication to honouring local soldiers who served in WWI, some of whom did not return. Mrs. W. Baker, who lost two of her three sons in the war, laid the foundation stone. After years of neglect and near collapse, the Kotz family initiated renovations, supported by the Stone Hut community, grants, and the Northern Areas Council. Pat Saltmarsh, Assistant Secretary, says ‘the new laptop will be invaluable as we approach the centenary, facilitating communications and grant applications’. The laptop has already been put to good use with meetings being held at various locations including the Hall and the local bakery. #DigitalDonation #DTFCareers #Community #Memorial #Digital #SouthAustralia

Today is Safer Internet Day! 🔒 The digital world touches every aspect of our lives. Prioritising online safety is not just important, it’s essential. Online safety measures must be as comprehensive as the protections we apply in the physical world. · 70% of Australian adults have had at least one negative experience online. · 29% of First Nations children have experienced online hate speech. · 45% of kids aged 8-17 have been treated in a hurtful or nasty way online. · 32% of gamers aged 8-17 have been bullied while playing games online. · 31% of LGBTQIA+ teens have experienced hate speech online. Children and young people may not tell you they are experiencing cyberbullying or challenges with friendships online. @eSafetyOffice has an informative video which provides tools for parents and carers to help young people have safe and respectful online relationships. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gbdTJfB3 #SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline #DigitalAwareness #TechTips #InternetSafety Emily Wingard Will Luker

In 2024, our Recognition Awards provided us with the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing people we have in our department. Hear from Martin Sharp and Raquel Scarfo, Budget and Performance Branch about their role in winning the “Robert Schwarz Award for Compelling Advice: Applauding those with exceptional expertise and the ability to provide compelling advice” for their work on the 2024-25 Budget – Key Initiatives Advice. The Budget and Performance Branch partnered with agencies to deliver advice to the government to inform and help design key measures and significant reforms announced in the 2024-25 Budget. This included providing advice on Water Policy, National Skills Agreement, concessions review, Child Protection, contributing to the state government’s concession review, options on prison capacity and post release accommodation options as well as modelling on medium term fiscal projections, including debt modelling. #Budget #Performance #Advice #SouthAustralia #DTFCareers