Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is reflected in our day-to-day operations, and in our positive, supportive workplace. We would like to invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Management Accountant to join our team. If you’re detail-oriented, confident with numbers, and enjoy providing financial insight to support day-to-day operations, this could be a great fit.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing reports, assisting with budgeting, and working with teams across the business to provide accurate and timely financial information. It’s a hands-on role that plays an important part in maintaining a clear picture of our performance and supporting key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone with a proactive mindset, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in business operations. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of finance in a team that values your skills and champions your success.

About The Role:

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for an analytical and pro-active Management Accountant to make a meaningful impact at Carers Queensland. As a key player in our Corporate Services Team, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insights that empower effective decision-making across all levels of the organisation.

You’ll work in close partnership with operational teams to provide expert financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic guidance, ensuring our budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting processes reflect and support our mission and long-term objectives. In addition to your core responsibilities, you’ll also step in to assist fellow Finance Team members when needed, offering support during high-demand periods or leave coverage. This is more than a technical finance role—it’s a chance to contribute to a team that thrives on collaboration, values integrity, and plays a critical role in supporting the organisation’s broader goals.

Some key duties include:

• Provide high-quality and time-defined finance-related support across the CQ accounting framework
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and annual budgets in collaboration with business unit managers.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver monthly management reports with commentary and insights.
• Support scenario modelling and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with business unit managers to understand financial drivers and improve financial literacy.
• Provide financial advice to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Assist in pricing, funding applications, and cost allocation models.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc internal reports.
• Monitor KPIs and dashboards to support performance improvement.
• Contribute to board and executive reporting packs.
• Drive improvements in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to enhancements in financial systems, tools, and automation (e.g., Business intelligence tools i.e., Power BI).

Benefits:

• A full-time 2-year contract role in our Corporate Services Team with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week upon completion of probation, depending on operational needs) based at our Corporate Office in Lutwyche, close to public transport and with onsite (paid) parking.
• Attractive Remuneration Package of CSW6.1- $55.72 per hour (+superannuation 12 %).
• Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off + Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Access to Discounted Corporate Private Health with Medibank & BUPA.
• Professional development through ongoing training.
• The opportunity to enact real and rewarding change in the lives of those you work with and for.
• A flexible and supportive work environment where your contribution is highly valued and where our organisational values of integrity, respect, diversity, empowerment, and adaptability are heavily integrated into our culture.

How To Apply:

1. Click on the ‘Apply’ button on this page and Review the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria found in the folder on the top right-hand side of the page.
2. Submit a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you suitable for this role (applications without this will not be considered). You may refer to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter.
3. Please note that we do require our staff to have a Working with Children’s Check (Blue Card & Yellow card) or willingness to apply prior to commencement.
4. For further detailed information, our Recruitment Team can be contacted on [email protected]

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Interviews may be conducted during the campaign, so don't wait until the closing date!
Applications will close midnight Friday 25 July 2025.