Director, Financial Management and Assurance

Director, Financial Management and Assurance Public Sector People is recruiting for an experienced

Director, Financial Management and Assurance

on behalf of a State Government Department. The role provides critical analysis, high-level strategic advice to senior executives on financial management, and ensures legislative, assurance, and corporate governance responsibilities are met. This is a temporary opportunity of 3 months, with potential extension.

$110

per hour plus super (Day rate also available)

Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week

Brisbane CBD Location

State Government Opportunity

Start Date: January 2026

Contract duration: 3 months

Role Responsibilities and Key Duties

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 that 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.

About you

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.

Please apply via the “Apply” button, ensuring your CV is in Word Format. If you are interested in Procurement or Finance opportunities within QLD State Government, please contact *****@publicsectorpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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