Regional Finance Manager

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About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland's reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.

Your Opportunity

As the Regional Finance Manager you will be responsible for:
Lead and manage the regional Financial Operations team to provide strategic advice in relation to organisational policies and procedures, legislative and statutory requirements, ensuring currency and compliance.
Identify efficiencies within the Region and challenge the status quo to improve margin and ensure long term financial sustainability.

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Financial Operations.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity unless otherwise determined.

The position will be based primarily at South Brisbane Campus however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic finance leadership and advice for the region, being an influential member of the region's Leadership Group.
Work collaboratively and effectively within the State-wide Financial Operations portfolio ensuring consistency of service to internal stakeholders.
Work closely with TAFE Queensland Financial Services Team to ensure delivery of all financial and other reporting responsibilities for the region are within TAFE Queensland's financial governance framework.
Work closely with regional General Manager and senior management to assist in understanding underlying financial and commercial performance and associated key business drivers, adding value to the interpretation of financial outcomes and the activity that underpins them.
Lead the region's annual budget process, forecast processes and ensure the integrity and accuracy of all reporting requirements.
Influence senior management action regarding consolidated budget and forecast positions, challenging assumptions where appropriate and highlighting risks and opportunities.
Provide leadership, manage priorities and mitigate risk that ensures coordination and functional outcomes of the regions Financial Operations team to achieve efficient and effective business outcomes.
Contribute to and influence through network collaboration across TAFE Queensland.
Provide leadership on individual and team performance and future goals.
Manage internal controls that are consistent with the financial delegations and organisational policies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and applicable Accounting Standards.
Promote continuous business efficiencies by reducing cost, growing revenue and enhancing outcomes.
Ensure day to day activities align with business operations and adhere to TAFE Queensland's Code of Conduct including the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.
Model the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Showing Initiative, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility.
Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

Proven leadership skills incorporating integrity, authenticity, resilience & high self-awareness.
Experienced in financial management including comprehensive knowledge and application of current financial accounting practices and procedures, including relevant legislation, standards and policies applicable to operating within Queensland public sector.
Ability to communicate with influence through liaising with multiple levels across the organisation on best practice providing advice on sensitive and complex issues, challenging business assumptions and influencing commitment to agreed outcomes.
Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated experience of using detailed data analytics to influence strategic decision making in a rapidly changing and competitive multi-disciplinary business environment.
Enabling a culture in which people thrive, motivating and inspiring staff to perform well while building capability.

Highly Desirable Requirements

Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and policies applicable to operating within Queensland public sector
A tertiary qualification in Business Accountancy/Finance/Commerce or related field.
Current membership with an accredited professional body, such as CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior financial management position, with at least 10 years practical financial experience.

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

A detailed resume;
A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the 'How you will be assessed' criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Friday 25 July 2025.

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-614

For further information, please contact:
Fraser Smalley
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Financial Operations
Fraser.SMALLEY@tafeqld.edu.auThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
 

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