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Manager - Financial Strategy and BudgetQueensland Government • Brisbane, AU
Manager - Financial Strategy and Budget

Manager - Financial Strategy and Budget

Queensland Government • Brisbane, AU
14 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable individual to join the Budget team as a Budget Manager within the Finance, Procurement, Facilities branch of the Department of Education. In this role, you will work alongside a supportive and experienced team and play a key role in leading the coordination of the department's budget.

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

About The Role

As the Manager, Budget, you will:

  • Develop and implement budget policies, procedures and practices which facilitate and support financial management within the Department.
  • Contribute to improved resource allocation and financial management by leading and directing the development of the Department's corporate and operational budgets including establishing the necessary links between the capital and operating budgets and plans.
  • Provide high level and detailed analysis and advice to senior management and other key stakeholders on complex and sensitive financial and project management issues to support the delivery of the department's financial management practices.

Responsibilities Include

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide leadership, direction, and advice to support staff at all levels including senior executives on complex and diverse management accounting issues, consistent with the department's business objectives.
  • Ensure delivery of the financial management requirements of the annual State Budget for the preparation of the Service Delivery Statements and briefing notes to the Minister in relation to the Cabinet Budget Review Committee and the Estimates Committee hearing.
  • Lead the high-quality review and analysis of complex issues, proposals, submissions, and other material to ensure that financial and related issues impacting on the position's area(s) of responsibility are appropriately identified and considered.
  • Establish and maintain strategic, collaborative, and effective working relationships within the department and across government agencies and other external bodies. Represent the division in high level negotiations and discussions as required.
  • Provide direction, guidance and leadership to staff, manage their work performance and provide appropriate feedback.
  • Encourage team to seek continuous improvement based on best practice approaches.

About You

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

  • Have exceptional communication and relationship building skills;
  • Be able to plan ahead and anticipate stakeholder needs, as well as juggle multiple priorities; and
  • Have experience with budget coordination in government organisations.

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.

Contact Name: Vanessa LA, Director (07) 3513 6640

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Occupational group Accounting and Finance

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