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Principal Financial Accountant
Brisbane
We are looking for a Principal Financial Accountant who is always up for a new challenge.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QLD/660423 |
| Closing date | 05-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Miriam Lee (Manager Financial Services) |
| Contact details | 3917 0137 - Miriam.lee@legalaid.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
Join us and deliver financial accounting functions in a complex organisation that makes a difference.
Formal accounting/commerce qualifications and professional membership in CA or CPA is highly regarded.
We value diversity and invite vibrant, innovative thinkers and people of all backgrounds to show us what they can bring to the team.
Legal Aid Queensland is a Queensland Government statutory body and our core business is delivering legal services to some of the most disadvantaged Queenslanders.
We will reward you for your hard work. Benefits of working for us include:
Financial:
- Generous salary packaging – up to $30,000 fringe benefit tax. This can be used towards mortgage or loan payments, rent, rates, insurance, utility bills, childcare fees, motor vehicle expenses and more!
- 12.75% superannuation – you can also choose to make a personal contribution, via a salary deduction, to your nominated superannuation fund
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Study assistance – up to 75% of course costs reimbursed
Work/life balance:
- 36.25 hour full-time working week
- Flexible work arrangement
- Free confidential counselling sessions for employees and immediate family
- Discounted gym membership rates at a range of facilities via the Fitness Passport
Come join us!
To apply for this role please provide:
- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.
- your resume/CV
Have questions?
Miriam Lee (Manager Financial Services)
07 3917 0137
Miriam.lee@legalaid.qld.gov.au
Applications close Sunday 5 October
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.
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Position description - AO7 Principal Financial Accountant (PDF, 146KB)
Role Description
Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
Information Package for Applicants
LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
Information Package for Applicants
