About this job
About the Department of Education
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
Key Capabilities & Experience:
- Sound knowledge of financial accounting and asset accounting principles and concepts;
- Assist with the preparation of department's financial statements and other statutory reporting;
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reconciliations and review of general ledger accounts;
- Assist in the processing of asset transactions including acquisitions and disposals of school assets;
- Good problem solving and communication skills as well as knowledge of Excel and SAP (would be desirable);
- Demonstrate ability to take initiatives, excellent time management and organisational skills; and
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of desk manuals and other administration documents and undertake other administrative support functions.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please provide a resume (including current contact details for two referees, (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
- Please also provide a maximum one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role, with reference to the above Key Tasks and Key Capabilities & Experience.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.