About us

The Queensland Teachers' Union (QTU) is the registered industrial organisation representing more than 50,000 teachers, principals and TAFE educators across Queensland. Since 1889, the QTU has been the professional and industrial voice of public education, advocating for members and supporting quality educational outcomes for Queensland communities.

About the role

This role provides high level financial leadership and advice to senior officers, Executive, Trustees and State Council, ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial sustainability, governance and risk management practices. The position also oversees the Finance, Business Services, ICT and Records functions, ensuring these services effectively support the QTU's operational and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership and governance bodies.
Leading and implementing organisational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overseeing statutory reporting, compliance and external audit processes.
Maintaining robust governance, risk management and internal frameworks.
Supporting the management of the QTU's investments, assets and property portfolio.
Providing leadership across Finance, Business Services, ICT and Records teams.

About you

You are an experienced senior finance executive who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA and relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Business.
Significant senior-level financial management and accounting experience within a complex organisation.
Demonstrated expertise in financial management, reporting, governance, compliance and risk management.
Strong people leadership and team development skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
A commitment to trade union values and public education.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to apply your financial leadership expertise in a role with genuine purpose and impact. You will contribute to an organisation that plays a significant role in supporting Queensland educators while helping shape the future direction of a respected member-based organisation.

In return, we offer:

Annual Salary $180,000 + super + generous leave (up to 16% super, conditions apply)
Permanent Full Time, 70 hours fortnight + optional fortnightly RDO.
Secure onsite parking
Access to free onsite gym
Proud not-for-profit Union located in Milton

How to apply

For further information contact Rebecca Dengate at hr@qtu.asn.au using the subject line: Chief Financial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Probity checks will apply for the successful applicant.

The QTU is an inclusive workplace and encourages people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities and people of all age groups and genders to apply.

The Queensland Teachers’ Union collects personal information from you for the purpose of your job application during the course of the recruitment and selection process. We usually collect personal information from prospective employees through the application form, from referees or through a recruitment agency. We may disclose your personal information to your referees and other persons you nominate or mention in your application. Where you do not provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to consider your application or engage you as an employee of the QTU.

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