About this job
About Us:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Role:
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate your ability against the full list of key capabilities outlined in the attached role description, including:
- Lead the preparation of the department's general purpose and specific purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, relevant financial management legislation, and Queensland Treasury and departmental guidelines.
- Lead the asset accounting function (including managing the annual asset revaluation process) and ensure integrity of the fixed asset register and compliance with relevant Australian Accounting Standards, Non-Current Asset Policies and departmental guidelines.
- Manage periodic and ad-hoc reporting to Queensland Treasury and other government agencies.
- Oversee the end of month process, preparation of reconciliations, working papers to ensure the integrity of the department's general ledger and financial reports.
- Encourage and enable the learning opportunities, cross skilling, building of operational capabilities and professional expertise within the team.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.