The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Financial Services Unit. The Financial Services Unit is responsible for strategic financial, budget and accounting advisory services to the agency. This includes developing and coordinating the management of the annual budget, accounts payable, corporate card management, accounts receivable, assets, taxation, and reporting requirements. The Financial Services Unit is also concerned with the long-term forecasts and commitments of the agency. The Senior Finance Officer provides high level support to the Manager, Financial Services and assists with the activities of the Financial Operations team.

Job details

What you will do

In the Senior Finance Officer role, you will:

• Lead the Financial Operations team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate card and travel claim transactional services.
• Manage the monthly and financial year end accounting processes, ensuring the integrity of data within the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers by reviewing general ledger transactions and completing all necessary reconciliations.
• Prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Government Financial Reporting Requirements.
• Ensure the efficient management of the asset registers including performing reconciliations, useful life reviews and coordinating the annual stocktake.
• Provide advice to both internal and external stakeholders in relation to financial accounting policies, procedures and issues including liaising with Queensland Audit Office and internal audit during the interim and final audits.
• Prepare and submit the Fringe Benefit tax return, Annual Leave Central Scheme (ALCS) and long-service leave submissions, Payroll tax return and Business Activity Statement.
• Undertake research activities including interpreting accounting standards and preparing submissions, reports and briefing materials on financial policy and management issues, including the maintenance of the Financial Management Practices Manual (FMPM).
• Identify agency training needs in financial accounting and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and practices that facilitate and support financial accounting within the agency.
• Contribute to a change management and performance development culture across the unit by participating in regular two-way feedback discussions with your supervisor and team members.

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:

• Determines the connection between organisational events and issues, and their impact on the team's work. Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (Leads strategically).
• Empowers others to understand and embrace change by communicating openly about the rationale and intended outcomes (Leads change in complex environments).
• Remains composed during high-stakes situations, supporting the team to recognise gaps in information and seek advice to enable a prompt and considered response (Makes insightful decisions).
• 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).
• Brings the team together to define and promote its identity and contributions to the organisation (Inspires others).

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, Financial Services Unit.  Three roles report directly to the Senior Finance Officer.

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' and the 'What you will do' sections in the Role Description;
• 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.

If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.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.

• AO6 Senior Finance Officer, Financial Services Unit - June 2026 (PDF, 175KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 205KB)
  Information Package for Applicants