Business Manager

Description:

The business manager assists in the effective management of the Norfolk Island Governance and Partnerships team (NIPG). The NIPG works in partnership with line agencies, the Federal Government, and Norfolk Island stakeholders to provide certain state-based services such as health and education, to the Norfolk Island community. Familiarity with the government financial management standards and human resources principles, as well as strong communication skills and an ability work effectively on complex issues in a dynamic environment will be beneficial for this role.

For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector. As a Business Manager you will have the opportunity to build new skills, to collaborate with people, and to implement brand new ideas into the team.

In This Role, You'll Make Your Mark By

• Undertaking financial management for NIPG including budgeting, financial processing, procurement, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinating risk management processes for NIPG
• Liaising with service delivery agencies to support the implementation of corporate, risk, performance reporting and financial management processes including coordinating whole of government annual budgets, acquittal reports and performance reports.
• Supporting the Executive Director to undertake human resource management for NIPG including the provision of advice and workforce management.
• Participating in business planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Providing advice, information and assistance to the NIPG on corporate and operational matters and organisational performance issues.
• Providing secretariat support for governance bodies including preparing agendas, meeting papers and minutes and tracking and monitoring the progress of action items.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

The successful applicant will benefit from a background in government financial management, experience working on complex issues in a dynamic environment, good communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with stakeholders and the NIPG.

What We Can Offer You

You will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We prioritise our people's well-being through flexible working arrangements and DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide a one-page cover letter outlining your experience and what you could bring to this role at DPC. Your application should also include a tailored resume (max 3 pages), highlighting your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

Further information

Role

DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:

• Bold but faithful
• Get it done
• Back the facts
• Listen and lead
• Lift each other up
  
  
  

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion. If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Foulkes on 07 3003 9431. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide. Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration