The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.

Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.

Fixed Term temporary role to 30 June 2025.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial analysis and advice to executive management and staff.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to optimise resource allocation and financial performance.
• Oversee and/or conduct in-depth financial analysis and prepare comprehensive reports for budget development, forecasting, and performance evaluation.
• Lead the development and monitoring of the department's annual budget and forward estimates.
• Implement robust financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee and, where appropriate, manage procurement processes to achieve cost-effective and compliant outcomes.
• Create a high-performance culture focused on delivering exceptional results, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Represent the department in high-level negotiations and discussions.
• Provide expert financial advice and support to stakeholders while fostering strong relationships.

There are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, however, relevant qualifications in business or finance and/or experience would be highly regarded.

A position description is attached.