General Manager - Operations and Finance
About the Organisation The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is the peak representative body for Queensland's resources sector, advocating on behalf of more than 200 member organisations across mining, energy, exploration and the broader resources supply chain. Working at the intersection of industry, government and community, QRC plays an influential role in shaping policy, supporting industry sustainability and helping ensure Queensland's resources sector remains globally competitive.
The sector contributes significantly to Queensland's economy, supporting jobs, investment and regional communities across the state. Through its advocacy, leadership and member services, QRC helps shape conversations and decisions that impact economic growth, regional development and future opportunities for one of Queensland's most important industries.
If you're motivated by the opportunity to make an impact beyond organisational boundaries, QRC offers a unique leadership platform. Operating at the centre of industry, government and community conversations, the organisation plays an influential role in supporting the long-term success of Queensland's resources sector. Through this role, you'll contribute to issues that shape economic growth, regional development and the future of one of the state's most significant industries.
About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Manager - Operations and Finance is a key member of the leadership team and plays a critical role in ensuring QRC remains a high-performing, strategically focused and financially sustainable organisation.
With oversight of finance, governance, people and culture, technology and organisational operations, this role is responsible for providing the foundations that enable QRC to effectively deliver on its strategic priorities and continue creating value for members. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will help drive organisational performance, strengthen capability and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
This is an opportunity for an accomplished leader who enjoys operating across strategy and execution, influencing organisational direction while ensuring strong operational outcomes. You will act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, contribute to enterprise-wide decision making and help position QRC for future success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading finance, governance and compliance functions.
- Driving organisational performance, planning and continuous improvement.
- Providing strategic advice and support to the CEO and Board.
- Overseeing people, technology and corporate services functions.
- Supporting organisational sustainability and member value creation.
About You You are an experienced executive leader with a background in finance, corporate services, governance, business operations or organisational leadership within a complex environment. You bring the commercial judgement, strategic capability and stakeholder management skills required to operate as a trusted adviser to senior executives and boards.
Your experience may include financial management, governance, organisational performance, business improvement, corporate services leadership or organisational transformation. You are comfortable leading across diverse functions, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery and identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational capability and performance.
Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with influence, purpose and impact, while playing a key leadership role in supporting one of Queensland's most significant industries.
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