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Senior Financial Analyst
Financial Analysis Assurance and Systems; Finance Performance and Programs; Local Government; Brisbane City
The Local Government Division in empowering Councils to deliver on their local priorities. This is your opportunity to contribute to the continuous development of an overall risk framework to support the ongoing sustainability of Councils. Your team is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and advising on the financial performance of Queensland councils and leading assurance, performance analysis, data management for Local Government Division.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/707386/26 |
| Closing date | 27-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tara Nguyen |
| Contact details | Ph: 0459 925 095 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 800 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.
As a Senior Financial Analyst in the Financial Analysis and Advice Team, you will be contributing to the continuous monitoring of an overall risk framework to support the ongoing sustainability of Councils. Your team is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and advising on the financial performance of Queensland councils and leading assurance, performance analysis and data management functions for Local Government Division (LGD).
Key Duties and Accountabilities:
• Provide timely, accurate and evidence-based advice on the financial and non financial performance of local governments to support the assessment of sustainability, financial risks and emerging issues.
• Collect, research, analyse and interpret complex financial and operational data from Queensland local governments and other relevant sources to support decision making and policy development.
• Monitor, review and validate data to ensure the accuracy, integrity and quality of information held within departmental systems.
• Analyse council financial and operational information to identify trends, risks, compliance issues and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to address identified matters.
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of data management practices, including data quality assurance and reporting processes.
• Assist in the design, development and maintenance of reports, dashboards and analytical products.
• Assist in the identification and analysis of emerging issues affecting local government sustainability, financial management and service delivery.
• Liaise and collaborate with departmental officers, local governments and external stakeholders to gather information, provide advice and support objectives.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of business processes, procedures and reporting frameworks to enhance efficiency, consistency and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, frameworks and industry practices relating to local government financial sustainability and performance.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and a commitment to organisational values and objectives.
About You:
• Proven experience in financial analysis, risk identification and solutions focussed outcomes.
• Experience with or within the local government sector would be highly regarded.
The Benefits:
• Be a part of a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Professional contribution in a high performing team focussed on achieving real world outcomes.
DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual's contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/707486/26
Closing date: Friday, 27 November 2026
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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