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Senior Finance Officer
Natural Resource Programs; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Rockhampton, Flexible Location
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
As a Senior Finance Officer operating from within the Natural Resource Programs, you will support the Principal Finance Officer, Natural Resource Programs, to provide financial oversight of the department’s natural resource grant programs, as well as play an essential role in supporting the business activities and improvement of processes of the team. You will also support collaborative practices while and monitoring and evaluating data from external delivery organisations.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible,Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/610797/24 |
| Closing date | 10-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jill Skillington |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4936 0172 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
In this role you will:
• Provide expert advice and guidance on financial management, compliance policies, and systems to support business objectives and ensure compliance with corporate finance legislation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, ad hoc reports, budget submissions, and variance analysis, maintaining forecast data and addressing complex budgeting issues.
• Advise on expenditure inquiries, prepare monthly journals, and support ledger integrity.
• Manage and support the implementation of the annual business budget allocation, including FTEs, operating, capital, and limited life funding.
• Collaborate with teams, coach staff, and review systems to improve financial management processes, while maintaining accurate financial transactions in accordance with policies.
This position requires:
• Experience in analysing, interpreting information, and providing strategic advice through reports and papers.
• Experience in preparing, monitoring, and managing complex budgets.
• Skilled in liaising with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and strong communication.
• Strong financial expertise, including interpreting and applying relevant legislation, accounting standards, and Treasury reporting requirements.
• current C class driver's licence is desirable/mandatory.
• Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/610797/24
Closing Date: Friday, 10 January 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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