The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Manager, Financial Services to join the Financial Services Unit. The Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of financial and workforce services that enable the agency to achieve its objectives, while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and strong stakeholder engagement.

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What you will do

In the Manager, Financial Services role, you will:
•    Lead the unit to deliver efficient, high-quality financial and workforce support aligned with the agency's strategic objectives. 
•    Provide strategic, timely, and authoritative advice on Queensland Government financial management, policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
•    Coordinate the annual budget process and mid-year review in collaboration with cost centre and senior managers. 
•    Oversee financial systems to ensure compliance with legislation and QCAA policies. 
•    Lead the preparation of annual financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards and government reporting requirements. 
•    Deliver financial reporting requirements for the State Budget, including Service Delivery Statements and ministerial briefings. 
•    Maintain contemporary knowledge of accounting developments and priorities across the public sector and conduct necessary research to address and resolve accounting issues that emerge.
•    Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and promote a culture of performance, feedback, and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.
The ideal candidate for this role:
•    Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
•    Challenges the status quo, asks questions and seeks out new models and developments that may inform the team's support (stimulates ideas and innovation)
•    Initiates two-way collaborations by providing information and advice in a timely, proactive and non-technical manner, supporting the team to do the same (builds enduring relationships)
•    Drives autonomy in the team by empowering others to take ownership for the delivery and quality of outcomes achieved (drives accountability and outcomes)
•    Works with the team to evaluate options and develop appropriate plans to mitigate risks (demonstrates sound governance)

A tertiary qualification in Finance and/or Accounting and membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, would be considered highly desirable.

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:
•    a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
•    your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.
Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.
Apply online at www.smartjobs.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.

Documents

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

• Manager Financial Services Unit Dec 2025 (PDF, 181KB)
  Role Description