Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As our Principal Business Services Officer, you’ll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day across a wide and interesting variety of programs. You will build trusted relationships with Stakeholders and collaborate with them to enhance and protect Queensland’s animal biosecurity and welfare.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #DPIcareers

Job details

Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.

Strategy, Investment and Performance (SIP) delivers a range of services to support Biosecurity Queensland (BQ). SIP partners with BQ program areas to provide specialised advice on best business practice and technology to serve internal (and sometimes external) customers and business stakeholders.

As a Principal Business Services Officer, you will:
• Provide strong leadership by guiding, developing and supporting a high performing finance team by fostering ongoing professional development, information sharing and mentoring opportunities.
• Provide expert advice to the Manager, Business Support & Governance and other senior officers regarding financial performance, accountability and transparency, governance and compliance. 
• Ensure financial risk mitigation strategies and internal controls are developed, monitored and remedial actions are promptly addressed.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem-skilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team. While accounting qualifications are not mandatory, the possession of a relevant degree and membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) would be considered to be highly desirable given the technical nature of this role. A Queensland Government
procurement certification under the Procurement Certification Program (PCP) is also desirable.

Why work for us 
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI Visit

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

It is a requirement for all Biosecurity Queensland positions to have a criminal history check completed.

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.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  673352 25 Role description (Word, 1.42MB)