AO6 Senior Management Accountant Public Sector PeopleQLD, AU
Our client, a QLD State Government Department, is seeking an experienced AO6 Senior Management Accountant to join their Budget and Financial Management function. This is a hands‐on management accounting role suited to someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial analysis and stakeholder‐facing advice.
Location: Brisbane CBD - No WFH available
Hourly Rate: $***** per hour plus 12% super - Paid Weekly
Contract until 27th February **** with potential 6 month extension
Your Role:
You'll join a team responsible for the department's financial management framework - from day‐to‐day budget monitoring through to the annual State Budget process. You'll provide financial performance information and advice across the agency, monitor budgets against targets, and contribute directly to major deliverables including the State Budget papers and Estimates Committee briefs.
Your Responsibilities:
Provision of customer‐focused financial management and financial performance information, advice and in‐depth analysis
Monitor financial performance against budgets and targets, identifying financial risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Prepare monthly and ad‐hoc financial management reports, reconciliations, periodic reports, briefing notes, presentations and correspondence on complex financial management, budgeting and forecasting issues
Ensure the agency's annual budget and budget revisions are accurately reflected in the budget management system and reconciled with agency budget allocations




Assist in preparing the annual State Budget, including the Service Delivery Statement, Annual Report, Mid‐Year Fiscal and Economic Review, Budget Submissions, and briefing notes to the Minister including Estimates Committee hearing briefs
Contribute to the development and review of financial management policies and procedures that support the agency's obligations under the Government's financial management framework, legislation, guidelines and standards
Review systems, processes and practices to identify opportunities for continual improvement in financial management processes and reporting systems
Maintain and develop positive, constructive and team-oriented working relationships with key stakeholders, including business groups, senior management, Queensland Treasury and external service providers
Foster a skilled environment that encourages commitment, ethical behaviour, skills development and continuous learning
Participate in ad‐hoc projects and provide financial analysis support as needed
What You'll Bring:
Strong experience in budgeting and financial reporting, ideally within a government or large complex organisation
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear advice for non‐financial stakeholders
Highly desirable: a relevant degree and membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ), or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), given the technical nature of this role
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across business groups, senior management and external agencies
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📌 Ao6 Senior Management Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Brisbane