Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Accounting and Finance Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CO548197/24T Closing date 13-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Until 31 December 2024 unless otherwise determined Contact person Samantha Malouf Contact details 07 3513 6643
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About Us:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.qed.qld.gov.au.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide specialist and timely advice to senior executives and stakeholders on budgetary processes and systems, and strategic resourcing issues that impact on funding.
- Lead the coordination and maintenance of the department's corporate operating and capital budgets ensuring they are accurate and comply with legislation as well as accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead the coordination and preparation of State Budget Papers as part of the State Budget process on behalf of the Portfolio.
- Lead and conduct research, analysis and review to ensure alignment between the department's budget processes and systems.
- Undertake complex research activities and prepare submissions, reports and briefing materials on budget development, financial policy and management issues relating to the department's budget.
- Maintain an understanding of key financial business systems including SAP, budgeting tools, and Microsoft Excel and ensuring that appropriate budgetary controls that adheres to best practice are in place.
- Build and sustain effective networks with colleagues, clients and stakeholders within the department and the government to ensure that knowledge and information is shared, organisational capabilities are strengthened, and organisational and client outcomes are achieved within determined frameworks and timeframes.
- Identify departmental training needs in accounting and management and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CO548197_24T - Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
Role Description
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