Are you passionate about providing high-quality analysis and advice on strategic and operational policy issues that impact the financial sustainability of a department? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can push boundaries, achieve results, and deliver outcomes for stakeholders? The Finance Procurement and Facilities team is seeking a motivated and innovative Senior Finance Officer to join us on a full time basis.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

As the Senior Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of the department's financial reporting policies, procedures, and practices. Your work will help optimise resource allocation and financial management across the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the deliverables to support the scope and objectives of financial policies and procedures within a large, decentralised organisation.
• Collaborate with project sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure innovative best practice policy and procedures solutions are developed and approved whilst building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Research, analyse, evaluate financial issues and prepare reports, briefing materials and correspondence for submission to senior management.
• Be a team member that fosters a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment which encourages commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement for staff.
• Make effective use of individual and team capabilities through working collaboratively and negotiating responsibility for work outcomes.
• Support the Manager in implementing continuous improvement processes and monitoring best practice policies and procedures.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Manager or Director, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

About You:

• Well-developed written and communication skills
• A strong interest in policy and financial governance requirements
• Excellent time management skills

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications required for this position, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess:

• A tertiary qualification in accountancy, commerce or business management
• Current membership with an accredited professional body, such as CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountants) or CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand).

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written response to the attached Role Description, specifically addressing the Competencies section

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO647260_25P Role Description (PDF, 249KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants