Senior Infrastructure Services Officer - Portfolio Investment and Performance Education (Organisation site)
Services and Infrastructure Planning Branch, Infrastructure Services Division
Are you interested in being part of the team responsible for managing and supporting a $2 billion Infrastructure Portfolio? Are you someone with a capital finance background, advanced Excel and Power BI technical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a high attention to detail? Infrastructure Services Division has a permanent opportunity where you can contribute to delivering great infrastructure outcomes for schools. We are looking for a focused professional to join our Portfolio Investment Unit within Portfolio Investment and Performance.
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Us: The Portfolio Investment team oversees the division's Infrastructure Investment Portfolio for capital works and provides strategic advice on how to optimise the timing and use of available funding. The team makes assessments of program and market performance to determine how best to manage the budget and enable project delivery to ensure the best outcomes for students and communities state-wide.
About You: A background in finance/accounting, or budget management and reporting would be beneficial.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the key attributes stated in the Role Description and attached Work Profile. In short, we are looking for someone who:
Focuses on the future and inspires change. Demonstrates achievement of outcomes, including getting hands-on. Builds genuine relationships with stakeholders. Is driven to make a difference. Can communicate and influence at all levels. About the Role: As the Senior Infrastructure Services Officer, you will have responsibility for the following:
Contribute and assist in managing the Infrastructure Investment Portfolio through the analysis of project, program and portfolio performance and cash flows. Providing accurate and timely budget-related reporting and advice to key internal stakeholders and governance groups. Assist in process mapping the budget cycle and other key functions. Assist in embedding key decision-making tools within DoE online systems. Develop strategies, procedures, guidelines and business tools to support the optimal use of SAP systems as a financial management and reporting tool. Lead and contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and reporting. The role reports to the Manager - Budget Development, Portfolio Investment.
Interested? 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 be assessed section of the attached role description. We 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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