What’s in it for You?
- Competitive Salary: $88.29 - $94.59 hourly + Super (PAYG)
- Contract opportunity with an ASAP start
- 6-month engagement & potential extension
- Hybrid working arrangements: 2 days of work from home
- State Government organisation making a meaningful impact to Queenslanders in need.
This opportunity is with a state government organisation that plays a vital role in supporting Queenslanders. You will join an experienced, well-functioning finance team with strong system knowledge and established processes.
Your New Role
As the AO7 Principal Finance Officer, you will take the lead on government financial reporting, statutory obligations and budget development.
Your Key Contributions
- Lead statutory accounting and financial management activities, including responsibility for financial statements and ensuring compliance with financial policies and reporting requirements.
- Deliver high-quality recurring and ad hoc financial reporting to support executive decision-making, including analysis and commentary.
- Provide strategic advice on complex financial and accounting matters, identifying practical solutions aligned to organisational objectives.
- Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to support financial planning, budget development and business priorities.
- Lead financial performance monitoring across budgets and forecasts, providing clear insights into trends, risks and financial outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes, systems and reporting practices.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar position within the State Government (essential)
- Strong reporting and statutory accounting experience
- Hands-on experience using FinanceOne / TechnologyOne (essential)
- Intermediate Excel skills with confidence in handling financial data
- Experience with Power BI and Tridata (beneficial and not required)
- Ability to work collaboratively with executives and stakeholders under tight timeframes
We are shortlisting this role immediately, so do not delay your application.
Click APPLY NOW and upload your resume in MS Word format. We actively encourage the use of cover letters to highlight your relevant skills and experience.
Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment services for the Queensland Government and Public Sector.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are seeking a similar position, reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.
Angela Burchett
Senior Consultant – Accounting & Finance
angela.burchett@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
