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Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Brisbane QLDThe Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 700 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland''s communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.The RoleAs the Principal Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the department''s financial strategy and ensuring high-quality financial management across budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and strategic resource planning.You will lead and coordinate core elements of the department''s annual budget cycle, including Budget Papers, funding submissions and Treasury documentation, ensuring financial information is robust, timely and influential in executive decisionmaking. In this role, you will work closely with Directors, Executives and program areas to provide authoritative advice on budgets, financial performance, policy compliance and resourcing strategies. You will contribute to strategic initiatives, support major programs and election commitments, and uplift financial literacy and best-practice financial processes across the department.This role may be tailored to support program-level, business area, or external reporting functions, and you will collaborate flexibly across the Finance Branch to support high performance, continuity and improvement.About youYou are an experienced financial professional who brings strong analytical capability, excellent judgment and the confidence to provide high-level advice in a complex public sector environment.You demonstrate strategic thinking, the ability to interpret financial trends, and a talent for communicating financial information clearly to both financial and nonfinancial audiences. You are proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement.You lead with accountability, empowering team members, supporting high-quality outputs and building strong relationships across the organisation. Experience with SAP, Tridata, Power BI and complex budget processes will be highly regarded, as will tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or a related field.About your benefitsWorking with us means joining a purpose-driven department that values collaboration, continuous learning and innovation.You will enjoy:Meaningful work that directly supports Queensland communitiesA supportive, values-driven finance teamHybrid and flexible work optionsGenerous superannuation and leave benefitsOpportunities for professional development and leadership growthDLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual''s contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive.How to ApplySubmit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.Brisbane is the preferred location with flexibility on office locations to be considered.Applications will remain current for 12 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr