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Director Financial Management & Assurance
Financial Management & Assurance; Finance & Asset Management; Corporate; Brisbane City
As our Director, Financial Management and Assurance you will:
• Provide critical analysis and high-level strategic advice to senior executives on financial management, resource and asset management issues.
• Lead and coordinate the development of strategies, financial management and procurement policies and critical business processes, which promotes effective and efficient financial and resource management outcomes.
• Oversee the department’s capital works and asset maintenance programs to meet the needs of the department.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/578671/24 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Bruno Costa |
| Contact details | Ph: 0493 249 283 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Role and You
Reporting to the Executive Director Strategic Investments & Chief Finance Officer, you will work in a decentralised model to provide critical analysis and high-level strategic advice to senior executives on financial management, resource, and asset management issues. You will lead and coordinate the development of strategies, financial management, and procurement policies to promote effective and efficient financial and resource management outcomes. Your role will also involve negotiating effectively with DAF executive managers, business groups, and external agencies on sensitive and complex issues to gain commitment to agreed financial and resource management outcomes, for which a high level of stakeholder engagement will be critical.
You will ensure DAF meets its legislative assurance, corporate governance, and reporting responsibilities for financial management and internal controls. By shaping and leading the communication of DAF's strategic position on financial management at the whole of government level and with external collaborators and stakeholders, you will be instrumental in guiding the department's budget process. This includes financial and budgetary management strategies and resource outcomes, as well as leading and managing the preparation of financial information for the State Budget Papers, Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions, ministerial briefs, and Parliamentary estimates briefs.
In this role, you will also oversee the management of the department's capital works and asset maintenance programs to ensure acquisitions and infrastructure and facilities projects meet the needs of the department. Developing and maintaining constructive collaborative working partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders, including departmental service delivery areas and Queensland Treasury, will be key to your success. You will inspire and guide a high performing and well-established team of four direct reports and approximately 20 staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving financial excellence and innovative resource management, we encourage you to apply.
About You
We are looking for technically sound, resilient and inspiring individual who takes pride and personal responsibility in serving the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. You will be a leader who can think critically and act strategically, gathering insights and embracing new ideas to inform future practice. You will build and sustain enduring relationships, driving clarity, engagement, and a sense of purpose. With a commitment to maintaining high standards through governance and risk management, you will inspire a team to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the financial and resource management success of our department.
Eligibility Requirements
An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg commerce, accountancy, business) and membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) are mandatory.
Previous public sector is experience, while highly desirable, is not essential to succeed in this role.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.
General inquiries to luminary@luminarypartners.com.au
Confidential inquiries can be made to Bruno Costa, Associate, Luminary, at 0493 249 283 or via email at bruno.costa@luminarypartners.com.au
Applications close: 29th July 2024
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