Senior Finance Officer to Financial Performance Reporting

Queensland Department of Education

Brisbane QLD

Financial Accounting and Reporting (Accounting)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

124,692 to 133,171 per annum

Financial Statements

Financial Management

Reconciliations

About the Department of Education: 

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About the Role:

Contribute to the preparation of the department's general and specific purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, relevant financial management legislation, and Queensland Treasury and departmental guidelines.

Contribute to the delivery of robust, high-quality financial accounting and reporting for the department.

Contribute to the delivery of the annual asset revaluation, stocktake and other asset accounting-related functions.

Prepare financial reconciliations, journals and working papers and implementing appropriate policies, systems, procedures and practices to ensure the integrity of the department's general ledger.

Undertake complex research activities and prepare submissions, reports and briefing materials for senior officers and forums on financial accounting and reporting issues.

Develop and implement financial and operational policies, procedures and practices that facilitate and support financial management within the department.

Identify departmental training needs in financial accounting and management and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs.

Good time management and manage workload effectively with conflicting deadlines.

Excellent problem solving and communication skills as well as extensive knowledge of SAP and Excel.

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

Demonstrate good knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Requirements (FRRs) for Queensland Government Agencies and Non-Current Asset Policies (NCAP) for the Queensland Public Sector.

Relevant experience in financial accounting and asset accounting, possess good analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues, take initiative and personal responsibility to complete tasks within timeframes.

Have a can-do attitude, contribute to a positive team environment, promote best work practices, and support continuous process improvements.

Interested? To Apply:?

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);

Please include a two-page statement outlining how your skills, experience and capabilities would contribute to your success in the role.

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.?

Closing Date: Tuesdsay, 29 September 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Name: Fang QIAO, Principal Finance Officer 0735136619