Job Description

Personnel Area: Corporate Services Group

Branch: Strategic Finance

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 - $162,791 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

The Role :

The Budget and Forecasting Specialist leads the coordination of Council’s budget and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and alignment with strategic priorities. The role is responsible for the delivery of consolidated budgets, forecasts and management reports, providing reliable advice and analysis to the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Management Group and elected Council members. The role ensures consistency and quality in budget and forecast preparation and reporting and supports the financial sustainability of Council.

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, economics or related discipline
• Extensive experience in budget coordination and financial reporting within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
• Demonstrated ability to lead and consolidate enterprise-wide budget processes and forecasting
• Proven success in providing reliable analysis and advice to executives and elected members
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience building relationships across divisions
• Proven ability to mentor and support professional staff in forecasting, budget preparation and coordination.

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position against the key selection criteria.

This role may require a qualification and Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please contact Karen by email karen.flowersbishop@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 9 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.