Financial Management Specialist – Infrastructure Transformation

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

u&u Recruitment Partners is partnering with the Queensland Department of Education to recruit a Financial Management Specialist. Based in the Brisbane CBD, this senior role supports a major financial transformation program within an asset-heavy environment.

You will play a pivotal role in driving improved financial governance, reporting and controls, while working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial capability across the organisation.

Brisbane CBD | $122.17 / hour + super | 9-month contract (with extensions likely)

About the Department

The Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) of the Queensland Department of Education is responsible for managing a $40 billion education asset portfolio and delivering capital works and maintenance programs worth over $1.7 billion annually. As demands grow, ISD is undertaking a comprehensive business transformation to uplift financial management, asset oversight, and strategic capability.

The Opportunity

This role is critical to advancing ISD's maturity in financial management. Working within a strategic project team, you will provide expert guidance, implement improved financial processes, and deliver meaningful insights to uplift performance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys producing deliverables, working with stakeholders, and solving complex challenges in an asset-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Design and implement improved financial management frameworks, tools, and reporting structures;
  • Provide subject matter expertise in budgeting, forecasting, capitalisation, and financial governance;
  • Analyse financial data to support executive decision-making and audit responses;
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and drive capability uplift;
  • Develop project documentation such as process maps, business cases, and performance reports; and
  • Support change management, capability development, and cross-functional engagement.

Required Experience

Essential

Extensive financial management experience in infrastructure or asset-heavy industries;Strong understanding of AASB standards and financial governance;Proven experience in financial transformation, not just BAU operations;Proficiency in financial tools such as Excel, ERP systems, Power BI;Strong analytical and communication skills with a focus on practical outcomes; andA hands-on, collaborative and proactive work style.

Desirable

Experience in large-scale transformation or low-maturity environments;Capability in stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation; andCPA / CA qualifications and / or experience embedding financial improvements within operational teams.

Benefits

High-impact role supporting transformational change across a $1.7B program;Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking PMO;Flexible hybrid work environment;Excellent exposure to senior government stakeholders; andBrisbane CBD location (123 Albert Street).

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at u&u on [emailprotected] quoting reference number 42440.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [emailprotected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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