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Finance Officer
Business Services; Customer & Business Services; Agriculture; Negotiable between Toowoomba, Brisbane, Bribie Island or Gympie
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
Are you ready to bring your financial expertise to a role where every day makes a difference?
As a Finance Officer with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), you’ll play a key role in supporting Queensland’s agriculture sector by delivering high-quality financial services and advice. From assisting with budgets and procurement to providing exceptional customer service, your contributions will help drive accountability, efficiency, and innovation across the Agriculture group.
This is your chance to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team where your skills will be valued, and your growth supported. Join us and be part of a diverse, purpose driven team that’s building a brighter future for Queensland and beyond!
Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Moreton Bay - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/638095/25 |
| Closing date | 03-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Chloe Rodwell |
| Contact details | Phone: 0488 473 335 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As our Finance Officer you will:
• Support the Senior Finance Officer in preparing annual budget estimates, identifying financial, administrative, or asset management issues, and providing information as required. Assist with budgeting functions, financial reporting, and financial investigations, including journals and corrective actions, to ensure timely and accurate information is recorded.
• Assist with procurement and contract management activities, including contract development, specific procurement projects, and providing advice and support to CBS clients, ensuring compliance with Departmental and Whole of Government processes and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide courteous, efficient, and timely customer service to internal and external clients, maintaining strong relationships through effective communication and issue resolution.
• Manage workflow efficiently by negotiating priorities and timeframes while maintaining a high level of quality in all duties, adhering to processes and systems, and seeking continuous improvement.
• Undertake compliance reviews and provide administrative governance advice, guidance, and support for the development and review of finance-related resources and processes that align with FMPM policies and procedures.
• Deliver advice, support, and education on DPI financial processes and procedures, including training new finance officers, supporting learning and development activities, and educating clients to effectively manage their financial activities.
• Contribute to project support activities, including research, data management, and the preparation of reports, briefing notes, submissions, and other correspondence on complex issues to enhance CBS business support and customer service.
Essential requirements
• Understanding and application of General Ledger account code.
• Knowledge of Common Reporting Program (CRP) or similar programs, Departmental FMPM and Queensland Procurement Policy.
• Knowledge and experience utilising various software packages including SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
You will also bring
• A positive and adaptable attitude, demonstrating teamwork and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
What we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Citizenship or visa requirements
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.
If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/638095/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 June 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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