Senior Regional Finance Officer

Queensland Fire Department Status: Temporary Flexible Full-time Tenure Period: 6 months Possibility of Extension: Yes Classification: AO6 Salary: $4,525.40 - $4,832.30 per fortnight Division: Strategy & Corporate Services Region/Directorate: FIN PROC & LEVY Work Unit: Budget & Performance Reporting Location: Cairns or Townsville Corporate Hub Closing Date: Midnight, 1st February 2026 Reference No: QLD_QFD_21272_26 Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site Why Queensland Fire Department? The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) plays a critical role in protecting Queensland communities through fire prevention, emergency response and disaster management. Our finance professionals are essential to ensuring strong financial governance, transparency and performance that enable these frontline services. This role offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to influence financial decision-making in a high-impact environment. Your opportunity As the Senior Regional Finance Officer (AO6) within Management Accounting, Budget and Performance, you will deliver high-level financial management, budgeting and performance reporting services across QFD’s North Queensland operations. Reporting to the Principal Finance Officer, you will support senior leaders with strategic financial advice, forecasting, analysis and governance - helping shape how QFD plans, invests and delivers services. In this role, you will: Coordinate operating and capital budgets, forward estimates and financial forecasts Provide high-level financial analysis, reporting and advice to senior executives Ensure financial integrity and compliance with legislation, standards and policies Support funding submissions and Treasury reporting, including budget papers Build strong stakeholder partnerships to improve financial management outcomes Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence Drive continuous improvement of financial management practices and systems Contribute to team leadership, capability development and performance culture About you You will bring experience providing finance advice at a senior level, strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Experience in financial management within complex organisations Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical capability High-level written communication and executive briefing skills Sound understanding of governance, compliance and audit requirements Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance (highly desirable) You will model QFD’s values of Respect, Integrity, Trust, Courage and Loyalty. QFD are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180 and celebrate all diversity by committing to a culture where people feel safe, respected, valued and engaged Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to: Manage and contribute to strategic and operational financial management services, ensuring financial information integrity is maintained and complies with legislation, standards, policies and practices. Coordinate the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, forward estimates, and analysis, reporting and forecasting of financial performance and position. Provide high level advice to senior executive and staff regarding the development and monitoring of budgets and performance to ensure best practice and quality financial management outcomes. Establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial management initiatives, ensure governance is maintained and meet desired outcomes. Research matters and prepare quality reports, submissions, correspondence and briefing notes on financial management issues and impacts, in accordance with departmental requirements. Support the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management practices and processes. Work effectively in a professional environment, fostering teamwork and assisting in the ongoing development staff through leadership and performance management, and planning and review processes. To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government Want more information? Please contact Craig Horsnell, Executive Manager on phone ************ or email ******************************. You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team. How to apply Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide (All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer) for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required. #J-18808-Ljbffr