.About the Opportunity
Join a state government client's team in a pivotal finance leadership role within a collaborative and high-performing Corporate and Strategic Services team. This opportunity will see you contribute to meaningful work that supports organisational effectiveness, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvement across finance, procurement and facilities functions.
About the Client
Our prestigious government client is a respected public sector organisation committed to integrity, accountability, and delivering high-quality services to the community. The organisation fosters an inclusive, agile, and collaborative culture where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate and Strategic Services, the Manager, Finance, Procurement & Facilities will lead financial management, procurement, contract management and facilities functions. As the most senior finance person in the team, you will provide strategic advice, strengthen governance frameworks, drive compliance, and support executive decision-making through accurate financial oversight and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead finance, procurement and facilities operations.
- Drive financial governance and compliance frameworks.
- Provide strategic financial and procurement advice.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.
- Strengthen internal controls and risk management.
- Manage procurement and contract performance outcomes.
- Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
- Lead and mentor specialist finance and operational staff.
- Improve Financial Delegations and the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM)
- Demonstrated senior experience in finance, procurement or corporate services leadership.
- Strong knowledge of financial management, governance and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic advice.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced financial systems and reporting capability.
- Relevant qualifications in Commerce, Business, Accounting or related disciplines highly regarded.
- CPA, CA or equivalent professional membership highly desirable.
- Previous State Governemtn experience, highly desireable.
- ASAP start with 3 month contract + likely opportunity to apply for permanency
- Competitive AO8 hourly rate: $97 - $103 per hour + Super
- Centrally located Brisbane CBD office with with flexible WFH arrangements
- Influence strategic financial and operational outcomes.
- Collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
- Exposure to executive-level decision-making.
- Meaningful work that contributes to public sector outcomes.
We encourage applicants to include a cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisting will commence immediately. Early applications are encouraged.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Angela Burchett
Senior Recruitment Consultant
0436 699 623
angela@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital management services across the Queensland Government and public sector.
If this opportunity isn't quite right, but you're considering your next move, we'd welcome a confidential discussion about your career.
