The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join its Financial Services Unit. The unit provides strategic financial, budget and accounting advisory services to the agency and oversees its financial activities, including budget development and management, accounts payable and receivable, corporate cards, assets, taxation and reporting. It also monitors the agency¿s long-term forecasts and commitments. The Senior Project Officer will review the agency¿s current processes for non-current assets and portable and attractive items, and implement any required changes to processes and related policies.

Job details

What you will do

In the Senior Project Officer role, you will:

• Proactively identify system and process improvements and lead and/or undertake change management initiatives to achieve agreed outcomes in relation to the QCAA's non-current asset and portable and attractive items.
• Update QCAA policies and procedures relating to non-current asset and portable and attractive items as required.
• Undertake a stock take of assets and portable and attractive items across the QCAA.
• Update the QCAA's asset register in its financial accounting system as required.
• Develop effective working relationships with a range of multi-disciplinary staff in order to achieve the desired results.
• Enable informed decision making on project issues by developing timely and relevant written submission, briefs, presentations and information papers for stakeholders.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, Financial Services. No roles report directly to this role.

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:

• Actively participates in the design of new solutions and new ways of working (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• Evaluates possible solutions and takes appropriate steps to mitigate risk (demonstrates sound governance)
• Listens attentively and proactively seeks to understand others' needs by asking questions and clarifying (builds enduring relationships)
• Actively participates in change engagement activities and openly supports the intended outcomes (leads change in complex environments)

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:

• a letter (up to 2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in this role, what you'll bring to the role and what you'll get out of it
• 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.

• Role_description Senior Project Officer AO6 (26.10.2026) (PDF, 149KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 205KB)
  Information Package for Applicants