▷ (High Salary) Finance Officer

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and dynamic high school nestled at the base of the Darling Ranges situated 40km from Perth. As an Independent Public School, Armadale SHS seeks to aspire, strive and achieve in all areas of performance, student engagement and academic achievement. Students are encouraged to perform to the highest standard across all learning areas and are supported in pastoral care areas by our dedicated Student Engagement & Support (SES) team. The school’s outstanding facilities and dedicated teachers combine to ensure that all students are given access to a wide-range of courses that are delivered to a very high standard.

With our “Aspire” extension pathway in Years 7 to 10, high flying students are able to participate in a tailored and enriched program that extends the standard curriculum, in preparation for University studies. Our Department of Education-endorsed Specialist Programs in Visual Arts and Technologies provide a tailored and highly-stimulating pathway to careers within the creative industries. Combined with our Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses, which provide hands-on access to industry level training in the physical recreation, hospitality, automotive and engineering sectors, graduates from Armadale SHS are well-equipped to have the best start in the workforce or further study.

The successful applicant will ideally assist the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) in the daily financial, marketing and corporate sponsorship aspects of the school’s operations whilst Supporting the MCS in financial management by undertaking financial planning, monitoring, research, reporting and analysis to meet established objectives and outcomes relative to business plans. You will ideally provide assistance to the MCS with administering the school’s financial resources, including undertaking end-of-month procedures, checking for data integrity and collating figures for financial planning and budgeting. You will ideally ensure financial, administrative and information systems are administered in compliance with relevant legislation and Departmental policies and guidelines whilst undertaking minor research and project work in relation to business trends and issues which may impact the operation of the financial aspects of the school's operational business, as required.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nikita Wood, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9497 6400 or emailing nikita.wood@education.wa.edu.au

If advertising over the school holidays, please complete:

During the school holidays, please contact Nikita Wood 0404 974 226

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

- Demonstrated financial management skills with the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.

- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to work with minimum supervision, identify priorities and meet deadlines.

- Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and liaise with individuals at all levels.

- Demonstrated well developed computer skills including the ability to create, operate, extract reports and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems.

- Demonstrated well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to apply innovative thinking in problem solving.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS997137

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 9 October 2025

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