The Manager, Financial Assessment Unit role involves leading and managing the unit responsible for enforcing compliance with the Minimum Financial Requirements Regulation. This position requires strategic oversight and expert guidance on financial matters specific to the building and construction industry. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations to ensure consistent adherence to regulatory standards. Essential to the role are strong leadership capabilities to effectively lead the team and navigate complex financial landscapes. The position also offers flexibility in work arrangements, with the successful candidate having the ability to work within the Brisbane Head Office or a Regional Office throughout the state.

Job details

Position is located in Brisbane and the successful candidate will need to enter into a Flexible Work Arrangement upon commencement to reflect the office location you are seeking to work from. If working from a regional office, travel to the Brisbane office will be required regularly (frequency to be negotiated with successful candidate) to fulfil operational business needs. 

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities 

The aim of this role is to:

• Lead and manage the operation of the Financial Assessment Unit. This will include:
  1. Maintaining effective relationships between the Financial Assessment Unit and other operational areas within the Commission;
  2. Leading, coaching, guiding and developing staff within the Financial Assessment Unit;
  3. Directing and guiding the development and ongoing improvement of the policies, systems, processes, procedures and customer service delivered by the Financial Assessment Unit; and
  4. Developing and operating a professional, effective, customer-focused and value adding unit within the Commission.
• Prepare a wide range of formal correspondence, including letters and briefing notes for internal use by the Commission and externally to Government, industry and consumer stakeholders.
• Make administrative decisions in circumstances where the matter is complex or requires a decision at a manager level.
• Establish and develop sound working relationships with stakeholders including industry associations, community groups, suppliers to provide greater awareness of the Commission's aims, foster a co-operative or partnership approach to achieving Commission's aims and keep informed of relevant developments

Candidate Attributes

1. Proven ability extensive team leadership skills whilst ensuring the delivery of innovative, cost effective and efficient customer first outcomes.
2. Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and provide advice at a senior level.
3. Have high level financial investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills, including a sound understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply them forensically.
4. Be able to revise, develop, interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a statement of suitability (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role.

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QBCC Position Description - AO8 Manager Financial Assessment Unit (PDF, 543KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants 2024 (PDF, 4.85MB)
  Information Package for Applicants