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Principal Finance Officer, Local Government, Water and Volunteers Local Government, Water and Volunteers Brisbane QLD $133,603 - $143,125 a year Full time, Contract, Part time, Casual/Temporary Lead highimpact financial management and budgeting across a department delivering critical services to Queensland communities. Use your expertise to drive strategic resource planning, provide authoritative advice to executives, and uplift financial capability across a dynamic and supportive finance team. The 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. Role As the Principal Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the department''s financial strategy and ensuring highquality 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. 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 bestpractice financial processes across the department. About you You are an experienced financial professional who brings strong analytical capability, excellent judgment and the confidence to provide highlevel 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, solutionsfocused and committed to continuous improvement. You lead with accountability, empowering team members, supporting highquality 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. Benefits Meaningful work that directly supports Queensland communities A supportive, valuesdriven finance team Hybrid and flexible work options Generous superannuation and leave benefits Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decisionmaking 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 Apply Submit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 pages) 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