Senior Finance Officer

Be challenged | Be rewarded | Belong

QLeave is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance and Investment Services team. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality financial services, support strong financial management practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across core finance functions.

If you are a finance professional who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys mentoring others and ensuring financial processes run smoothly and accurately, this role offers meaningful work and the chance to contribute to a high-performing team.

About QLeave

QLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries.  With over $2 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned.  Our commitment to strong governance, accountability, and service excellence underpins everything we do.

About the Role

As the Senior Finance Office, you will provide specialist financial management and operational support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, debt management, reporting and financial governance functions. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of QLeave's financial operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring Finance Officers within the team.

Working closely with the Manager Financial Operations, you will contribute to efficient financial services delivery, ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements, and support the achievement of organisational objectives.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver end-to-end financial operations across accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage debt recovery activities, including complex cases, payment negotiations and monitoring outstanding balances
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, reconciliations and key metrics to support decision-making
• Contribute to month-end, year-end, audit and financial governance processes
• Mentor and support Finance Officers while assisting with workload coordination and team outcomes
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, controls and documentation
• Provide high-quality financial advice and support to stakeholders

For a complete list of the role responsibilities, please refer to the role description.

What We're Looking For

QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position.  We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities.

For this role, we will consider how well you:

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable and debt management
• Ability to analyse financial information, apply judgement and identify risks and solutions
• Understanding of financial legislation, policies and governance requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective stakeholder relationships
• Experience in preparing accurate financial reports and managing competing priorities
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused financial services, including negotiation in financial matters

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role. However, qualifications in accounting, finance, business, commerce or a related discipline (progress towards) will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to QLeave's success, we'd love to hear from you.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your motivation for the role. Use this space to introduce yourself, showcase your unique contributions to the role, and share what you hope to gain from this opportunity.
• A detailed resume (2-3 pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and achievements.

For more information or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Jason Camden at ************@qleave.qld.gov.au.

QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.