About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the role:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services, this exciting opportunity is based in the Metropolitan South Region. The successful applicant will assist and support budget preparation and provide reporting, analysis and advice in relation to operational issues impacting financial management in schools and the region. They will also assist in supporting schools and regions to enhance their financial capability and performance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide financial advice to schools and regional teams, empowering effective decision-making.
- Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to align financial goals with education priorities.
- Support and / or lead financial training to enhance skills and ensure best practices across schools and regions.
- Contribute to strong administrative practices, prepare insightful financial reports and briefings.
- Drive financial improvement by identifying policy gaps and financial management competencies.
About you:
- Ability to provide financial advice and support to stakeholders.
- Data analytics and reporting.
- Passion for capability development.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Attention to detail.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your suitability to the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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