Project Advisor (Finance)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton is seeking a Project Advisor (Finance) to lead the six-person Business Support team and oversee financial governance for Fitzroy District’s transport program. This AO5 permanent role offers flexible work arrangements and a chance to deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support transport delivery in Central Queensland.

You will provide practical financial advice, coordinate budgets and forecasts, strengthen internal

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and leadership experience.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and build productive relationships with managers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of governance, risk, internal controls and business continuity.
• Criminal history check will be undertaken before appointment due to access to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day priorities and workload allocation across the Business Support team.
• Coach and support team members while promoting consistent, accountable service delivery.
• Provide advice on budgeting, financial systems, reporting, contracts and related business processes.
• Coordinate forecasts, reconciliations, budget reviews, end-of-month activities and financial returns.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks, pressures and emerging issues.
• Support financial governance, internal controls, assurance activities and service-related contract oversight.
• Contribute to business continuity planning, exercises, activations, recovery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Budgeting

Governance

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Finance System

Job description

Join Transport and Main Roads as a Project Advisor (Finance) and lead a six-person Business Support team contributing to the delivery of Fitzroy District's transport infrastructure program.

Based in Rockhampton, you will provide practical financial advice, coordinate budgets, forecasts and reporting, strengthen governance and contract oversight, and support business continuity across the district. This permanent, flexible role offers the opportunity to guide a capable team, work closely with managers and project teams, and improve the systems and services that support transport delivery across Central Queensland.

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 Role

You 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 responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

• lead day-to-day priorities and workload allocation across the Business Support team
• coach and support team members while promoting consistent, accountable service delivery
• provide advice on budgeting, financial systems, reporting, contracts and related business processes
• coordinate forecasts, reconciliations, budget reviews, end-of-month activities and financial returns
• monitor financial performance and identify risks, pressures and emerging issues
• support financial governance, internal controls, assurance activities and service related contract oversight
• contribute to business continuity planning, exercises, activations, recovery and continuous improvement.

About You

You 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?

Role

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 team
• influence important financial and operational decisions
• broaden your experience across finance, governance, contracts and business continuity
• contribute to transport infrastructure delivery across Central Queensland
• access flexible work arrangements, superannuation and leave loading benefits.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705354/26 Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026

Occupational group

Administration