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Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Finance)
Financial Performance & Digital; Finance and Procurement; Enabling Solutions Group; Brisbane
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a big impact? Join our large,dynamic organisation as Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Finance).
In this key role, you’ll support the CFO in driving financial strategy, managing budgets and ensuring robust financial controls. We’re looking for a proactive professional with strong leadership skills, experience in complex financial environments and a passion for excellence.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | SES2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651436/25 |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2030 |
| Contact person | Nick Shaw |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3066 6083 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to shape the financial future of one of Queensland's most vital and dynamic government agencies? Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is on the lookout for a Deputy Chief Finance Officer to drive strategy, lead innovation, and steward billions in public investment.
This is more than just a financial role — it's an opportunity to influence major decisions and build a legacy that helps connect Queenslanders through smart infrastructure and world-class services.
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you'll:
• Steer the ship — Provide leadership and oversight of all financial activities, including budgeting, expenditure, accounting and capital investment.
• Be the expert — Offer strategic financial advice to the Minister, Director-General, and Deputy Directors-General, helping drive performance and impact.
• Build greatness — Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team that's future focused, values-driven and committed to continuous improvement.
• Shape the landscape — Negotiate and advise on major intergovernmental financial arrangements and partnerships with central agencies and key stakeholders.
Who you are:
You're more than a numbers expert — you're a strategic thinker, a people leader and a trusted advisor with a track record of navigating complex environments. We're looking for someone who:
• Brings extensive senior leadership experience across large, complex organisations.
• Has deep technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, asset accounting, taxation and financial policy frameworks.
• Thrives in high-stakes negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Builds empowered, high-performing teams that deliver with purpose and passion
What You'll Need
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or accounting.
• Membership with a recognised accounting body (e.g. CPA, CA).
• Criminal history check and to complete a Declaration of Interests.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/651436/25
Closing Date: Monday, 11 August 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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