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Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Finance)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$174,312-$206,917 p/a
Accounting → Management
Contract
On-site

Posted 13 days ago


Are you ready to shape the financial future of one of Queensland's most vital and dynamic government agencies? Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is on the lookout for a Deputy Chief Finance Officer to drive strategy, lead innovation, and steward billions in public investment.

This is more than just a financial role — it's an opportunity to influence major decisions and build a legacy that helps connect Queenslanders through smart infrastructure and world-class services.

What You'll Be Doing:
As our Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you'll:
• Steer the ship — Provide leadership and oversight of all financial activities, including budgeting, expenditure, accounting and capital investment.
• Be the expert — Offer strategic financial advice to the Minister, Director-General, and Deputy Directors-General, helping drive performance and impact.
• Build greatness — Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team that's future focused, values-driven and committed to continuous improvement.
• Shape the landscape — Negotiate and advise on major intergovernmental financial arrangements and partnerships with central agencies and key stakeholders.

Who you are:
You're more than a numbers expert — you're a strategic thinker, a people leader and a trusted advisor with a track record of navigating complex environments. We're looking for someone who:
• Brings extensive senior leadership experience across large, complex organisations.
• Has deep technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, asset accounting, taxation and financial policy frameworks.
• Thrives in high-stakes negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Builds empowered, high-performing teams that deliver with purpose and passion

What You'll Need
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or accounting.
• Membership with a recognised accounting body (e.g. CPA, CA).
• Criminal history check and to complete a Declaration of Interests.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651436/25

Closing Date: Monday, 11 August 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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