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Director, Budget
People and Culture; People and Governance; Corporate Services and Infrastructure; Brisbane City
As an experienced financial leader, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in strategic financial management, executive stakeholder engagement, and people leadership within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/699650/26 |
| Closing date | 14-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Michelle Kennedy |
| Contact details | Phone: 0436 621 432 Access the National Relay Service |
This position offers an experienced financial leader the opportunity to apply their expertise in strategic financial management, executive stakeholder engagement, and people leadership within a dynamic and supportive environment.
You will take ownership of the department's budgetary function — partnering with senior leaders across the business, driving the annual budget cycle from development through to reporting (including government budget papers and executive governance forums), building a strong working relationship with Queensland Treasury as our key fiscal authority, and developing the capability of a team of seven management accounting and budget professionals.
Whether you are coming from the private sector, a public sector entity, or a government department, your grounding in financial performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice will translate directly. What sets you apart is your ability to influence at the executive level, communicate complex financial information with clarity, and lead a team that delivers results under pressure.
Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
· Your current resume
· Provide a Cover Letter (of up to two pages) addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.
We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.
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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