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Are you ready to make a real impact and take your finance career to the next level? As a Senior Finance Officer with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of Queensland’s agriculture sector. From driving accountability and transparency in budgeting to providing expert advice on complex financial matters. This is your opportunity to lead, mentor, and collaborate with a high-performing team while delivering meaningful outcomes. Join us and be part of a diverse, purpose-driven team that’s building a brighter future for Queensland and beyond!About The Role
As our Senior Finance Officer, you will:
- Develop and manage the annual budgeting process for business units within Agriculture, implementing procedures to maximise accountability, transparency, and compliance with financial management policies, standards, and practices. Provide financial management support for funded project activities, including monthly and ad hoc financial reporting, resource planning, and the provision of complex financial advice.
- Provide leadership, management and mentoring to Finance Officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, building capability and delivering quality financial services.
- Identify financial, governance, administrative, and asset management issues, providing solutions, information, and undertaking rectification actions as needed.
- Provide expert advice and support to Team Leader, Directors, Managers, and other clients to improve performance and accountability.
- Support procurement and contract management by providing specialist advice and best practice approaches to ensure quality and governance. Ensure Contract Register is accurately maintained and regularly updated for reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the development and review of finance-related resources and processes that comply with FMPM policies and procedures. Maintain a high level of quality in all duties, adhering to processes and systems while continually seekingimprovements in work practices.
- Deliver advice, support, and education on DPI financial processes and procedures, ensuring new finance officers are effectively trained. Facilitate learning and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge, while educating clients to effectively manage their financial responsibilities.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes, submissions, and other correspondence on complex financial and procurement matters, ensuring high quality and timeliness.
- Communicate and liaise with clients and staff at all levels within Customer & Business Services and external groups to maintain and build relationships, resolve issues, and ensure effective collaboration.
- Undertake financial tasks, projects, and other duties as directed, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance unit.
- Knowledge of Common Reporting Program (CRP) or similar programs, Departmental FMPM and Queensland Procurement Policy.
- Knowledge and experience utilising various software packages including SAP,SharePoint, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- A positive and adaptable attitude, be teachable, demonstrating teamwork and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
- Work with passion and purpose
- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
- Enjoy interesting, diverse work
- Follow your path wherever it leads
- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
- Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Occupational group Accounting and Finance
22 Dec 2025;
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