• Lead and coordinate DAF’s budget process, including financial and budgetary management strategies and resource outcomes.
• Lead and manage the preparation of financial information for the State Budget Papers, Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions, ministerial briefs, Parliamentary estimates papers, internal briefing notes and position papers for DAF.
• Have an extensive knowledge relating to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and subordinate legislation, and the Australian Accounting Standards.
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Job details

What you will do (key responsibilities/duties):
• Lead and coordinate DAF's budget process, including financial and budgetary management strategies and resource outcomes.
• Lead and manage the preparation of financial information for the State Budget Papers, Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions, ministerial briefs, Parliamentary estimates papers, internal briefing notes and position papers for DAF.
• Have an extensive knowledge relating to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and subordinate legislation, and the Australian Accounting Standards in the preparation of financial management information and advice for government agencies.
• Foster continuous innovation and improvement in the development of budgetary and financial management policies, practices and procedures to support DAF's financial service delivery needs.
• Communicate with influence to convey and guide acceptance of complex financial and business ideas to diverse audiences.
• Develop and maintain constructive, collaborative working partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders (including departmental service delivery areas and Queensland Treasury) to resolve issues effectively.

What will you bring (qualifications, registrations, experience):
• Accounting qualifications are mandatory, along with the possession of a relevant membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
• Extensive experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting is essential. Experience in Queensland Government budgetary requirements and processes is highly desired.
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.

Why join the department? (benefits)
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and help govern corporate initiatives across our five business groups.
Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

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.

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Documents

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

• Candidate Information Pack_SEPT 24 (PDF, 301KB)
  
  
  593703-24 Role Description (Word, 1,022KB)