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Finance; Corporate Performance and Delivery; Brisbane City
Join Our Team as Manager, Financial Policy and Operations!
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real impact? This pivotal role oversees the development, implementation, and compliance of financial policies and operations across the department.
You'll manage the Financial Management Practice Manual, corporate card and travel functions and ensure adherence to legislation and government regulations. With a focus on innovation, you'll use tools like Power BI to drive compliance reporting and support the Chief Finance Officer's assurance activities. If you're a strategic thinker with strong leadership, liaison, and negotiation skills, this is your chance to shape financial excellence in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/690443/26 |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 08/09/2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Trish Pfeffer |
| Contact details | Email: Trish.Pfeffer@detsi.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
• Lead financial policy, compliance, and operations with a focus on innovation.
• Collaborate across teams to provide expert financial advice & strategic support.
• Achieve results in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
Key Capabilities:
• Lead the development, implementation, and compliance of financial policies and oversee corporate card and travel administration, ensuring alignment with legislation and government regulations.
• Provide expert financial advice, compliance reporting, and support across divisions, using tools like Power BI to monitor and analyse financial activities.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across the department to resolve issues, develop strategies, and drive positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership, analytical skills, and a commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion in fostering a respectful and high-performing team environment.
Why join us?
This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. As Manager, Financial Policy and Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the department's financial policies and ensuring compliance with government regulations. You'll work closely with diverse teams, providing expert advice and driving impactful outcomes. With access to cutting-edge tools like Power BI and a strong focus on equity, diversity, and respect, this role offers a supportive environment where your leadership and expertise will make a real difference.
To apply for this role, please provide us information about:
• your skills, experience, qualifications and personal qualities and how they align with the requirements in the What we are looking for section; and
• why you are the best-suited person for this role.
• You can provide these in a succinct resume and short statement (2 page) or contact Trish.Pfeffer@detsi.qld.gov.au to explore other options.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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