Job Description
Independent Advisor (Finance) - Audit and Risk Committee
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Gladstone Ports Corporation is seeking an experienced finance specialist to provide independent, objective and commercially astute advice to its Audit and Risk Committee. This is an advisory appointment, suited to a senior finance, audit or commercial leader who is operating in a portfolio career, non-executive, consulting or advisory capacity and is looking to contribute as a finance subject matter expert to a high-calibre Board.
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The opportunity
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This role will appeal to someone who enjoys working close to board decision-making without seeking a formal director appointment. The engagement is expected to operate on a day-rate basis, with arrangements to be negotiated either directly with the successful advisor or through OnTalent, depending on the preferred engagement model.
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What you will bring
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We are seeking a highly credible advisor with a strong finance foundation, excellent commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear, practical advice for a board committee. Experience may have been gained as a CFO, senior finance executive, transaction advisor, or equivalent senior commercial role.
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Deep expertise in financial reporting, audit, assurance,



internal controls and financial risk oversight
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Strong commercial judgement, including the ability to assess capital, funding, investment, treasury or major project matters
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Confidence operating with Boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executive teams and external assurance providers
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Independence of thought, sound governance instincts and the ability to provide constructive challenge
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Experience in complex, regulated, asset-intensive, infrastructure, resources, transport, ports or government-related environments will be highly regarded
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An understanding of Government-Owned Corporation or public accountability settings is attractive but not essential
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About Gladstone Ports Corporation
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Gladstone Ports Corporation plays an important role in Queensland's trade, infrastructure and regional economy. As a Government-Owned Corporation, it operates in a setting where commercial performance, safety, sustainability, public accountability, stakeholder confidence and long-term asset stewardship all matter.
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This is an opportunity to apply your finance and commercial expertise in a focused advisory capacity, helping support robust governance and informed decision-making for a significant Queensland organisation.

📌 Independent Advisor (Finance) - Audit And Risk Committee (Queensland)
🏢 OnTalent
📍 Queensland