u&u Recruitment Partners is partnering with the Queensland Department of Education to recruit a Financial Management Specialist. Based in the Brisbane CBD, this senior role supports a major financial transformation program within an asset-heavy environment.

You will play a pivotal role in driving improved financial governance, reporting and controls, while working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial capability across the organisation.

Brisbane CBD | $122.17/hour + super | 9-month contract (with extensions likely)

About the Department

The Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) of the Queensland Department of Education is responsible for managing a $40 billion education asset portfolio and delivering capital works and maintenance programs worth over $1.7 billion annually. As demands grow, ISD is undertaking a comprehensive business transformation to uplift financial management, asset oversight, and strategic capability.

The Opportunity

This role is critical to advancing ISD’s maturity in financial management. Working within a strategic project team, you will provide expert guidance, implement improved financial processes, and deliver meaningful insights to uplift performance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys producing deliverables, working with stakeholders, and solving complex challenges in an asset-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design and implement improved financial management frameworks, tools, and reporting structures;
• Provide subject matter expertise in budgeting, forecasting, capitalisation, and financial governance;
• Analyse financial data to support executive decision-making and audit responses;
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and drive capability uplift;
• Develop project documentation such as process maps, business cases, and performance reports; and
• Support change management, capability development, and cross-functional engagement.

Required Experience
Essential

• Extensive financial management experience in infrastructure or asset-heavy industries;
• Strong understanding of AASB standards and financial governance;
• Proven experience in financial transformation, not just BAU operations;
• Proficiency in financial tools such as Excel, ERP systems, Power BI;
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a focus on practical outcomes; and
• A hands-on, collaborative and proactive work style.

Desirable

• Experience in large-scale transformation or low-maturity environments;
• Capability in stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation; and
• CPA / CA qualifications and/or experience embedding financial improvements within operational teams.

Benefits

• High-impact role supporting transformational change across a $1.7B program;
• Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking PMO;
• Flexible hybrid work environment;
• Excellent exposure to senior government stakeholders; and
• Brisbane CBD location (123 Albert Street).

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Celine Di Lauro at u&u on [email protected] quoting reference number 42440.

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