26 Sep
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Trade and Investment Queensland
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Brisbane
26 Sep
Trade and Investment Queensland
Brisbane
Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.
Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Senior Finance Officer and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique – we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we’re doing it one business and one person at a time.
Why Trade and Investment Queensland?
There’s a lot to love about a career with TIQ. But our people say there are four key things that make this a career like no other:
- Connect people with opportunity : You’ll build relationships with real people and outstanding businesses, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
- Move Queensland forward : You’ll help make Queensland’s future even better by doing innovative work alongside passionate people.
- Forge a purposeful career : You’ll shape a progressive career working on some of the most exciting and large-scale global export and investment projects.
- Shape and share in our future : You’ll make a positive impact through your unique skills and experience, making TIQ a place where everyone can thrive.
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our employees around the globe about why they choose to work with us. Trade and Investment Queensland: Life | LinkedIn The opportunity and your impact As our highly valued Senior Finance Officer, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.
Situated within Corporate Services, the Finance business unit plays a critical role in supporting TIQ's strategic and operational objectives through the provision of financial leadership, governance, stewardship and business partnering services. The unit is responsible for financial management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial operations and compliance activities that support informed decision-making,
financial sustainability and the effective management of organisational resources across TIQ's domestic and international operations.
Based in Brisbane, here’s what your role will involve:
- Leading TIQ's financial operations function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial services across domestic and international operations.
- Managing and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, banking, corporate card administration and other financial operations activities, ensuring service standards, internal controls and compliance obligations are achieved.
- Leading and supervising Finance Officers, providing coaching, performance feedback, training and support to build capability and promote a high-performing team culture.
- Overseeing TIQ's domestic and international transaction processing activities, investigating complex issues, resolving escalated matters and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Contributing to the delivery of month-end and year-end financial operations activities, including the review and approval of reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals and supporting working papers to ensure the timely closure of the general ledger.
- Managing key operational financial controls, including banking activities, cashbook reconciliations, corporate card acquittals, vendor management processes, and other control mechanisms to ensure the integrity of financial information.
How you’ll shape the future Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we’re looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ’s people and culture so that together, we can thrive . We would love you to have:
- Financial operations leadership with experience managing financial operations functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, reconciliations and financial controls.
- People leadership and capability development with the ability to lead, coach and support staff to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex issues, identify risks and implement practical solutions.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships and provide trusted advice across a diverse stakeholder environment.
- A commitment to governance and continuous improvement with experience strengthening financial processes, controls and service delivery outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of financial legislation , policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to ensure compliance and effective financial management.
Help us shape an even better state. Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?
To apply for this role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above, and you will be able to review the role profile and apply. Otherwise, you can see more of our current opportunities and submit your application on SmartJobs.
Applications close 9 October 2026.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Our wellbeing program.
- Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
- Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
- Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
- Engaging office setting centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport.
Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
📌 Senior Finance Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Trade and Investment Queensland
📍 Brisbane