Project Advisor (Finance)

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

Help shape the financial decisions behind Fitzroy District's transport infrastructure program.Are you an experienced finance professional who can turn complex information into clear, practical advice while bringing out the best in a team?Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Project Advisor (Finance) to join the Program Support team in Rockhampton. In this permanent, flexible AO5 role, you will lead six direct reports and help ensure Fitzroy District's financial, governance and business support services remain accurate, responsive and well controlled.About the roleYou will support the delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program and broader district priorities through effective financial management, reporting, assurance and resource coordination. Working closely with managers, project teams and other stakeholders, you will provide sound advice, identify emerging issues and support informed decision-making.You will also undertake the role of Deputy Continuity Coordinator, helping the district prepare for, respond to and recover from events that may disrupt critical operations.Key responsibilitiesIn this role, you will:lead day-to-day priorities and workload allocation across the Business Support teamcoach and support team members while promoting consistent, accountable service deliveryprovide advice on budgeting, financial systems, reporting, contracts and related business processescoordinate forecasts, reconciliations, budget reviews, end-of-month activities and financial returnsmonitor financial performance and identify risks, pressures and emerging issuessupport financial governance, internal controls, assurance activities and service related contract oversightcontribute to business continuity planning, exercises, activations, recovery and continuous improvement.About youYou combine strong financial management and analytical skills with practical leadership experience. You can manage competing priorities, explain financial information clearly and build productive relationships with managers, team members and stakeholders.You will also bring an understanding of governance, risk, internal controls and business continuity. A current Class C driver licence is required, and a criminal history check will be undertaken before appointment due to the role's access to sensitive information.Why join us?You will join an inclusive workplace that supports career development and a healthy work-life balance. The role provides the opportunity to:lead and develop an established teaminfluence important financial and operational decisionsbroaden your experience across finance, governance, contracts and business continuitycontribute to transport infrastructure delivery across Central Queenslandaccess flexible work arrangements, superannuation and leave loading benefits.If you are ready to take ownership of important financial and business support functions while helping a team deliver reliable services, we encourage you to apply.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705354/26Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.