AO4 Finance Officer

AO4 Finance Officer – Public Sector People

Public Sector People is seeking up to four experienced Finance Officers for a long-term contract opportunity with a QLD State Government Department. This role is based onsite in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast.

Contract Details:

• Duration: Two-year contract from 03/08/2026 to 02/08/2028.
• Rate: $60.06 per hour plus superannuation.
• Work Type: Contract.
• Location: Buderim.

The Role: This position offers a unique opportunity for finance professionals to work at the intersection of numbers and projects. You will join a finance team embedded within the delivery of major civil infrastructure projects across the region. Working directly alongside Project Managers, your focus will be on keeping approximately 500 active projects financially on track. This is not a back-office finance role; you will be close to the action, building strong working relationships with project delivery teams and providing advice that directly influences outcomes.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Checking, preparing, and submitting financial approval documentation.
• Processing Building Infrastructure Fairness (BIF) claims.
• Preparing and submitting general and timesheet journals.
• Undertaking contract reconciliations.
• Reviewing and actioning cost sheet line-item requests.
• Liaising with Project Managers on financial requirements.
• Maintaining tracking registers in Excel and SharePoint Online.
• Carrying out governance checks and following up outstanding items.
• Supporting and training team members and Project Managers as needed.

About You: This role is suited for an individual who understands finance and is equally comfortable in a project or infrastructure environment. You will thrive if you can translate financial data into practical advice for non-finance stakeholders and maintain pace in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting.

You Will Bring:

• Solid financial administration experience, ideally gained in a civil infrastructure, construction, or project delivery context.
• An understanding of project finance, contract management, or capital works administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver clear, timely advice.
• Experience with 3PCM and/or SAP is highly regarded and likely to set your application apart.
• Proficiency in Excel and SharePoint Online.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to liaise directly with Project Managers.
• Accountability, attention to detail, and genuine respect for policy and governance frameworks.

Why Apply?

• Secure a two-year contract, providing stability in a temporary market.
• Enjoy a Sunshine Coast location in Buderim.
• Gain hands-on exposure to large-scale civil infrastructure delivery.
• Benefit from a competitive hourly rate with superannuation.

How to Apply: Click Apply Now and attach your resume, or reach out directly to the team at Public Sector People. Applications close Wednesday, 2 July 2026. We will be progressing strong candidates as they come in.