Senior Finance Advisor - Financial Advisory Services, Education

Job Description

Senior Finance Advisor - Financial Advisory Services Financial Services Branch - Finance, Procurement and Facilities Division An exciting temporary full-time opportunity exists to join the Financial Advisory Services team as an AO6 Senior Finance Advisor. This role will be based in Cairns Regional Office. This position is offered on a temporary basis through to 3 August 2025, unless otherwise determined.The successful applicant will partner with schools to provide strategic financial advice around investment decisions. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to provide contemporary advice to support resource maximisation, have strong data analysis skills, be able to develop strategies, provide advice and undertake interventions with stakeholders. Strong relationship building skills and the ability to provide training and one-on-one and group capability building regarding financial management with Principals and Business Managers will be critical to these roles. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Accounting and Finance Classification: AO6 Workplace Location: Far North Qld Job ad reference: QLD/FNR621374/25T Closing date: 10-Mar-2025 Job duration: Until 03 August 2025 unless otherwise determined The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About the Role: The Senior Finance Business Partner works directly with schools and will: Support the development and delivery of financial management training material to support schools. Assist with the development and communication of school accounting policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: Undertaking analysis of financial management practices and financial performance of schools. Providing financial management advice to school-based staff. Monitoring the level of financial management competencies within schools. Providing appropriate training and development programs to enhance financial management skills. Working effectively in a team environment. About You: To be successful in this position you will have: Sound knowledge of contemporary financial management issues and strategies impacting schools. Ability to interrogate and analyse school financial management systems - Agresso and OneSchool Finance. Ability to deliver training programs relating to school financial management, including in an online format. High level communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to influence customer behaviour and implement change. Demonstrated leadership and management skills appropriate to achieving outcomes within negotiated timeframes. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a maximum 2-page written statement in response to the 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr