Director, Financial Management and Assurance

Director, Financial Management and Assurance

• Brisbane CBD Location
• $110 per hour plus super (Day Rate also available)
• Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week
• State Government Opportunity
• Start Date: January 2026
• 3-Month Contract duration

• Provide critical analysis and high-level strategic advice to senior executives on financial management, resource and asset management issues.
• Negotiate effectively and persuasively with executive managers and external agencies on sensitive and complex issues to gain commitment to agreed financial and resource management outcomes.
• Ensure the Department meets its legislative, assurance and corporate governance, and reporting responsibilities for financial management and internal controls.
• Guide, foster and effectively manage multidisciplinary work teams whose emphasis is to provide high level service delivery and strategic advice to clients on financial, resource and asset management issues.
• Lead and manage the preparation of financial information for the 2026-27 State Budget Process, including Cabinet Budget Review Committee submissions, budget papers and ministerial briefs, and forward estimates update.
• Oversee management of the department’s capital works and asset programs.
• Inspire and guide a team of 4 direct reports and approximately 20 staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Support the S/4 HANA solution implementation as data steward.
• Support department-wide initiatives and Transformation Office work as directed.

• Mandatory: An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., commerce, accountancy, business) AND membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
• Demonstrated experience operating at a Program Leader level within the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework.
• Excellent Communication Skills, including high-level negotiation and persuasive abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in complex financial and legislative contexts.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, providing strategic advice under tight deadlines.
• You must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a valid visa allowing you to work in Australia.

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