You will provide high level, client-focused financial management and financial accounting functions, quality advice and service to business areas on matters involving financial processing, financial management and performance to the National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland (NIISQ Agency), Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) and Nominal Defendant (ND) (collectively referred to as the Motor Accident Insurance Schemes Queensland or MAIS-Q).

The employing entity for this role is NIISQ Agency.

Job details

About you
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a strong commitment to shared values, and a broad skillset that includes:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, financial processing and reconciliation practices.
• Demonstrated experience applying public sector financial practices, policies and procedures in a government or similarly complex operating environment practices.
• Proven organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, identify issues and takeappropriate action to support accurate and timely outcomes.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build productive relationships, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and support compliance with financial processes and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, and support shared priorities in a flexible and customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and sound judgement in reviewing financial information, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with policies, delegations and internal control requirements.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to confidently use, or quickly learn, relevant financial management systems.

Qualifications/Licenses

While not mandatory, a relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, or management will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

From the Smart Jobs and Careers advertisement, click Apply online and include the following in your application.

• Your current resume and current referee details, including at least one referee who has supervised your work performance within the past two years.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this opportunity and what makes you a strong role candidate. If you would prefer to provide your cover letter in audio or video format, please contact our Access and Equity Contact Officer for instructions - phone 07 3035 3197 or email Mackayla.Jeffries@niis.qld.gov.au.

Important Information
A Candidate information pack is provided to help you prepare for the selection process, including details of the support available to you. Please refer to the Candidate information pack when applying for this role.

This role is based at our Brisbane City office. We support flexible work including hybrid work arrangements for this role.

• Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing injury or medical condition of which they suspect could beaggravated by performing the role. Details are available in section 571B of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
• NIISQ agency is committed to building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and diversity. We encourage everyone to apply for our advertised roles, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, language, sexual orientation, and disability or family responsibilities. We recognise the value of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Applications will remain current and may be used for up to 12 months from the application closing date to fill identical, similar or recurring vacancies.
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE – scroll down and click the ‘APPLY ONLINE' button***

 If you are reviewing this position on SEEK, please click on the apply button above and you will be able to review the role profile and apply.
Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.  Please do not upload zipped files.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• NIISQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 1.57MB)
  Application Kit
  
  NIISQ697383 AO4 Finance Support Officer (43796) - RD (PDF, 121KB)
  Role Description