Principal Finance Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Food Production Queensland in Brisbane is seeking a Principal Finance Officer to lead financial management, reporting, budgeting and procurement for a modern, science-based regulator of food safety. You will provide trusted financial advice to the executive and support strong governance and value for money.

You will oversee financial reporting and audits, budgeting and forecasting, procurement and contracts, debt recovery, financial controls and continuous improvement, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management and reporting in a complex organisation.
• Experience with AASB Accounting Standards.
• Strong governance, compliance and value-for-money focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, reporting, budgeting and procurement.
• Provide trusted financial advice to the executive.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting and debt recovery.
• Manage procurement, contracts and financial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and strong governance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Governance & compliance

Auditing

Education

Accounting degree or finance degree

CPA Australia / CA / MIPA membership

Job description

Help shape the financial management of a modern, science-based food safety regulator.

Safe Food Production Queensland is a Queensland Government statutory body responsible for protecting public health and supporting confidence in Queensland's food supply.

We regulate food safety across the dairy, meat, egg, seafood and horticulture industries.

As Principal Finance Officer, you will lead financial management, reporting, budgeting and procurement, providing trusted advice to the executive and supporting strong governance, compliance and value for money.

You will oversee financial reporting and audits, budgeting and forecasting, procurement and contracts, debt recovery, financial controls and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced finance profession to start on Monday 4 January 2027.

Mandatory Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or finance or a related discipline.
• A current qualification as a:
  • Certified practising accountant conferred by CPA Australia Ltd ACN 008 392 452; or
  • Chartered accountant conferred by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand ARBN 084 642 571; or
  • Member of the Institute of Public Accountants Ltd ACN 004 130 643 who is entitled to use the letters ‘MIPA' or ‘FIPA'.
• Significant demonstrated experience in financial management and reporting in a complex organisation, including compliance with AASB Accounting Standards.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .

Occupational group

Accounting and Finance