Are you looking for a flexible role in South East Queensland and have finance and human resource (HR) experience?

This is the role for you.
Join our team undertaking procurement and finance activities in addition to providing support in the HR team with recruitment and people services using Aurion and the Queensland Shared Service portal.

Job details

This role is flexible in location at Dutton Park, Bribie Island, Toowoomba or Gatton, however, it is a requirement of the role that the successful candidate will work from the Dutton Park location one day per week.

The opportunity
As our Project Officer (Finance and Human Resources), you will:
• Undertake procurement activities in line with departmental policies and procedures, including providing operational advice in relation to engagement of labour hire contractors within the framework of current legislation, policies and procedures.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate revenue and expenditure (taking corrective action when required) to ensure effective and responsible financial management.
• Assist and prepare the development of the business group annual budget. Monitor the approved budget on a regular basis, providing advice including budget variance analysis to the Senior Finance Officer and both Directors and Project Leaders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the financial and project management aspects of contracts. This includes the preparation and monitoring of milestone invoices, collaborator payments and all other revenues and expenses associated with these agreements.
• Support and work collaboratively with the Senior HR Consultant ensuring high quality service and advice across a range of HR activities including recruitment and selection, employee and industrial relations.
• Maintain sound knowledge of contemporary HR management and procurement practices to ensure currency of knowledge and skills and to ensure compliance with current legislation, and whole-of government and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial, procurement and HR documentation, reporting, and associated supporting documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate project management support and advice to staff on human resource, financial and procurement matters. Maintain high level communication and interpersonal skills, relate well to people at all levels, use diplomacy and tact, and, use sound judgement on sensitive and confidential issues

What we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Eligibility requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Licences and registrations
• Current ‘C' class drivers licence would be advantageous.

Mandatory qualifications
While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, it would be beneficial for the successful applicant to possess the following to support the successful performance of the role:
• Level 2 (Intermediate) Procurement certification would be advantageous

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 593279 24 - Role Description (Word, 318KB)