Manager - Financial Advisory Services

Financial Advisory Services is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Manager to the join the Metropolitan South Regional Office team at either the Mt Gravatt or Ipswich Regional Office. About The Department Of EducationWorking for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

Step Into Your Next ChapterResponsibilities IncludeLead and deliver a range of specified financial services that meet client needs and provide outcomes that contribute to improved student outcomes and comply with all relevant policy, procedures, legislation and standards. Provide and ensure the provision of impartial and authoritative advice to departmental clients on a range of specific accountabilities, including budget and resource management, budget review processes and financial aspects of other operational and administrative school and region responsibilities. Actively encourage and enable the building of organisational capabilities and professional expertise within the team and within schools and the region.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. The Perfect FitIn addition to the above responsibilities, to ensure success in the role, the successful applicant would possess these attributes: Effectively leading a team of 10 staff across two offices. (Mt Gravatt and Ipswich Regional offices)Lead and encourage the team to provide expert financial advice to the schools Leadership Team and Administrative staff. (This includes periodic visits to schools. There are 205 schools in the Metropolitan South Region)Encourage schools to utilise state-wide finance tools, training materials and systems. (e. g.

school budget solution- planning module)Lead the team under a High Performance Teams framework, where the Manager, enables and cares for the teamEnsure hygiene factors, such as Professional Development Plans, ADO, TOIL and mandatory training are effectively managedInterested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role descriptionWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Occupational group Accounting and Finance