Adviser Business Services

Queensland Corrective Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services, Woodford Correctional Centre, seeks a proactive Adviser Business Services to coordinate trust accounts, accounts payable, and general administration for the Centre. You will supervise staff, manage financial processes, and liaise with senior management.

The role requires strong financial acumen, regulatory understanding, and excellent communication to support custodial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial functions and managing administration tasks.
• Ability to supervise staff across multiple functions.
• Experience with account management and financial systems; SAP advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trust account and accounts payable functions for the Centre.
• Manage day-to-day administration activities and supervise administrative staff.
• Monitor financial performance and advise management on variances to budget.
• Validate and authorise discharge/transfer documentation for inmates' trust monies.

Skills

Financial functions

Staff supervision

Account management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

# Adviser Business Services**Queensland Corrective Services** (Organisation site) Woodford Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; WoodfordIn this role you will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities associated with the trust account and accounts payable functions and general administrative functions of the Centre. Southern Region Command, Custodial Operations Division is responsible for the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. People in custody are supervised in either high or low security correctional centres. High security centres provide for the management of adult prisoners held in secure custody correctional centres across Queensland.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Administration || Classification | AO4 || Workplace Location | Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Sunshine Coast || Job ad reference | QLD/704209/26 || Closing date | 29-Oct-2026 || Yearly salary | $95173 - $104304 || Fortnightly salary | $3648.00 - $3998.00 || Job duration | || Contact person | Karen McNab || Contact details | Phone: [phone] Access the National Relay Service |**The primary accountabilities of the Adviser Business Services include:*** Manage the day-to-day activities of the Centre's Administration area* Supervision of general administrative staff* Records management* Maintain high level knowledge of the telephone system* Fleet management* Office accommodation* Review and evaluate administrative systems and recommend improvements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness.* Liaise with the General Manager and other members of the senior management team and provide advice on the administrative aspects of the facility's operations.* Act as the Site Administrator for the facility.* Oversee and monitor the trust account and accounts payable functions of the Centre.* Monitor the financial performance of the Centre and provide advice to the Correctional Manager, Business Services regarding significant variances to budget.* Check and authorise documentation for discharge and/or transfer of inmates' trust monies and valuables and oversee the preparation of documentation associated with the disposal of inmates' unclaimed cash and valuables.* Validate accounts payable transactions before payment release authorised.The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary accountabilities.**Role suitability**This role is a Team Leader under the Leadership Competencies for Queensland framework. Within the context of the role accountabilities described in About the Role, the most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the Team Leader leadership stream:* Experience in financial functions and managing administration functions* Ability to supervise staff* Experience in managing and co-ordinating a wide range of account management functions* Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills* Demonstrated communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills for liaising with management and staff at all levels, to gain commitments and negotiate service delivery, priorities, deadlines, resources and other relevant issues* Experience with the use of financial management systems (SAP would be an advantage)* Demonstrated ability to understand and apply legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the position* Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced by the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a range of competing interestsApplications to remain current for 12 months.## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* 704209-26-Role Description (PDF, 266KB) Role Description 704209-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB) Information Package for Applicants