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.
This role is ideal for an individual who:
- Is curious, innovative and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of personal responsibility and attention to detail while proactively seeking opportunities for improvement.
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with departmental clients and stakeholders.
As a Finance Officer, you will take on responsibilities such as:
- Processing payments through the School Appropriation and Payment Application (SAPA) with a focus on data validation and document management.
- Supporting labour-related data management and analysis for school-based salaries.
- Assisting in processing applications for various allowances.
- Providing information and technical support to departmental clients, including schools and external organisations, regarding payment processes.
- Contributing to end-of-month processes and supporting the maintenance of financial models, including Parameters and the School Cost Library.
Highly desirable attributes include:
- Contribute to a positive and engaging team culture that promotes collaboration and growth.
- Experience in payment preparation and processing, data validation, and reporting.
- Strong time-management and analytical skills with the ability to conceptualise data.
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving.
- Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
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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