Finance Project Advisor: Lead Budgets & Governance

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Rockhampton seeks a Project Advisor (Finance) to lead the Program Support team within Fitzroy District. This permanent AO5 role involves directing six direct reports and delivering accurate financial governance, budgeting and reporting across transport projects.

You will provide clear financial advice, manage risks, and coordinate forecasts while ensuring controls, inflow/outflow, and contractual oversight meet district needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial management and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical advice for managers.
• Proven leadership and team development across a multi-disciplinary unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for the district.
• Provide governance, assurance and contract oversight across programs.
• Coordinate financial returns, month-end processes and risk monitoring.
• Act as Deputy Continuity Coordinator to support business continuity planning.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Queensland Government in Rockhampton seeks a Project Advisor (Finance) to lead the Program Support team within Fitzroy District. This permanent AO5 role involves directing six direct reports and delivering accurate financial governance, budgeting and reporting across transport projects.

You will provide clear financial advice, manage risks, and coordinate forecasts while ensuring controls, inflow/outflow, and contractual oversight meet district needs.