Director, Finance

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Director, Finance and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique –we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we're doing it one business and one person at a time.

Why Trade and Investment Queensland?

There's a lot to love about a career with TIQ. But our people say there are four key things that make this a career like no other:

• Connect people with opportunity
  : You'll build relationships with real people and great businesses, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
• Move Queensland forward
  : You'll help make Queensland's future even better by doing innovative work alongside passionate people.
• Forge a purposeful career
  : You'll shape a progressive career working on some of the most exciting and large-scale global export and investment projects.
• Shape and share in our future
  : You'll make a positive impact through your unique skills and experience, making TIQ a place where everyone can thrive.

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The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Director, Finance you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will have the opportunity to advance the agency's financial and procurement strategies, and a key contributor on cross-functional projects. As a forward thinker strategically and operationally, you'll look to take a great team to the next level in providing outstanding financial and procurement services across a global public sector organisation. This position requires a breadth of operational experience, preferably with exposure to international working environments to sustainably deliver right-sized, financial risk management, budget management, grants management, procurement, and contract management services.

Based in Brisbane, here's what your role will involve:

Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage TIQ's Financial and Procurement functions, including financial budgeting and forecasting, financial accounting and operations, procurement and contract management while developing contemporary solutions to mitigate emerging risks.
• Provide leadership, strategic advice and direction to a high performing team, fostering a professional environment which encourages commitment to ethical behaviour, skills development, and continuous improvement.

Technical

• Provide high level strategic advice and analysis to the TIQ Board, Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee, CEO, CFO and members of the Executive Leadership Team on all aspects of financial management and procurement.
• Develop contemporary finance and procurement strategies to facilitate innovative service delivery solutions across the agency's operations, considering current and emerging business realities, opportunities and threats, and contribute to preparation of business cases.

Project Management

• Lead the development and implementation of Finance and Procurement projects and business information management systems that lead to significant improvements in business capability and outcomes.
• Oversee outsourced service provider and contractor arrangements to ensure service delivery and project objectives against agreed standards are delivered on time and within budget.

Relationship Management

• Champion and strengthen collaborative relationships at all levels throughout the agency, encompassing the Brisbane Head Office, Queensland regional and international Office networks.
• Maintain strong links to other government agencies and sector stakeholders to support the continual evolvement of contemporary people and culture practices.

How you'll shape the future

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we're looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ's people and culture so that
together, we can thrive
. We would love you to have:

1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team with a focus on innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and excellence in operations within a service orientated organisation.

2. Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills and has a high level of resilience while operating in a high-pressured environment with competing priorities.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage and implement finance governance and projects across a geographically dispersed operating model.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and implement change in a client facing environment.

Help us shape an even better state.

Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above, and you will be able to review the role profile and apply. Otherwise, you can see more of our current opportunities and submit your application on SmartJobs.

Applications close
Wednesday, 3rd of September 2025.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Our wellbeing program.
• Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
• Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
• Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
• Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).

Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.