QRIDA is seeking an experienced and proven performer for the role of Senior Management Accountant who will provide the Board and management with timely information for effective decision making in a cost-effective manner, to assist the organisation in providing support to primary producers, small business and not for profit entities. You will also be responsible for the development and management of QRIDA's budget, including providing advice on resource allocation, monitoring cost centre, scheme performance and monthly reporting to the Board. Ensure accuracy, compliance with legislation, standards and policies with regard to budget development and monthly management reporting. For a full description of the role, please refer to the role description attached.

Job details

As the Senior Management Accountant your responsibilities and duties will cover a wide range including providing analysis and advice on organisational and business unit financial and budgetary performance and financial management; including the preparation of content for the monthly business report to undertaking complex research activities and prepare submissions, reports and briefing materials for high level advice to senior officers and forums on management issues and budget development.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice on the development, implementation and ongoing operations of budget management and performance including capital projects and business case submissions;
• Contribute to the financial management requirements of the annual State Budget for the preparation of the Budget papers, Annual Report, briefing notes to the Minister and the Estimates Committee hearing;
• Contribute towards the effective management of the business unit's resources and information in accordance with QRIDA's governance and policy frameworks, including but not limited to risk management, workplace health and safety and records management;
• Demonstrated skills to produce monthly management reports in accordance with Queensland Government legislation, standards and policies;
• Well-developed people management skills including sharing knowledge through coaching and providing feedback in a collaborative manner;

For a full description of the key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.

Working at QRIDA

Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Queenslanders every day.

Staff have access to:

• Salary Packaging, 12.75% super and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including balancing of in office/working from home arrangements
• Employee Performance and Development
• Learning & Development including access to the QRIDA Aspire Scheme
• Employee assistance and benefits programs including access to Rewards Gateway (after meeting eligibility requirements)

QRIDA is a small organisation of just over two hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.

Our Role and Purpose

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.

As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for over 30 years.

As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.

QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.

We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.

To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

To apply for this position please download a copy of the 'Applying for a Job at QRIDA' guide and follow the instructions, particularly, with regards to providing a statement addressing each selection criteria separately as part of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applying for a Job at QRIDA Guide (PDF, 233KB)
  
  
  AO6 Senior Management Accountant July 2026 (PDF, 264KB)