As the Director, Corporate Services / Chief Finance Officer (CFO), you will work collaboratively to lead a range of corporate work teams - including governance, finance, facilities, procurement and information technology - to support the Executive Director Corporate Strategy in the good governance of the Office. You may be required to oversight other corporate functions from time to time, including human resources, media and communications. You will have a critical role in providing leadership and direction for corporate functions, including coordinating complex programs of work, contributing to organisational and team management, and engaging with external stakeholders and partners. The CFO also works closely with key stakeholders including the Ombudsman¿s Audit Committee, Queensland Treasury and auditors (internal and external).

Job details

You will:

• contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate performance of the Office as a member of the Senior Management Team
• work collaboratively, across corporate and operational areas, to deliver complex programs of work that respond to strategic direction, public sector obligations and emerging issues
• lead and manage finance, governance, facilities, procurement and information technology teams to plan, implement, review and improve areas of corporate activity
• undertake obligations prescribed in the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Section 77(b) for the CFO including:
• providing independent reviews, forecasts, and analysis of financial performance
• leading preparation of the annual budget, in consultation with senior management and providing ongoing internal and external financial reporting
• preparing financial material including annual financial statements to facilitate discharge of the office's statutory reporting obligations, including managing relationship with internal auditors and Queensland Audit Office
• management of financial aspects of the Office's annual service delivery statement preparation including budget submissions, financial and budgetary information, including cash management, capital funding and ad-hoc requests from Queensland Treasury
• ensuring compliance with the Fringe Benefits Tax, and Goods and Services Tax Legislation including ensuring preparation of associated statutory returns
• provide authoritative professional advice and solutions to the Ombudsman and senior leadership on strategic and operational matters related to financial management, governance, information technology and compliance matters including risks and implications associated with operations
• build a positive and productive workplace culture; and model exemplary standards of personal integrity and ethics
• lead the development and implementation of significant projects and policies, including interpretation of legislation and standards to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements
• prepare reports, submissions and correspondence on complex issues, and coach and support team members in this work
• represent the Office in engagements and negotiations with central agencies, peer agencies, suppliers, unions and staff.

You will be expected to:

• model exemplary standards of personal integrity and ethics and demonstrate the Office's values in all interactions internal and external to the Office
• adhere to the Office Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies; all other relevant policies, directives and legislation
• provide support and guidance for a culturally inclusive and safe workplace, ensuring cultural identity and perspectives are valued
• meet personal performance expectations and standards
• show leadership in continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of best practice standards, policies and processes in work undertaken.
• undertake other duties specified by the Executive Director Corporate Strategy from time to time.

Mandatory qualifications

You must hold at least one of the following qualifications to be appointed to this position:

• a certified practising accountant certificate conferred by CPA Australia; or
• a chartered accountant certificate conferred by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; or
• membership of the Institute of Public Accountants and be entitled to use the letters ‘MIPA' or ‘FIPA'.

Please refer to the information provided under 'Are you the right person for the job' in the role description for further details.

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Director CSU-CFO Role Decription (PDF, 901KB)
  Role Description
  
  Guildelines for applicants (PDF, 656KB)
  Information Package for Applicants