Finance Officer

**About the Department of Education**:
The Department of Education are 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 Beenleigh State High School**:
In 1953, schooling in Beenleigh changed forever when the Beenleigh Branch of the RSL generously donated the use of rooms to accommodate secondary students. Subsequently on the 31st July 1954, Beenleigh State High School was officially recognised when it opened as the high top of the Beenleigh Primary School campus. The present location of the high school was established in January, 1963 and officially opened in September 1964, with a cohort of approximately 80 students.
Our school has strong traditions in academic, cultural, sporting and agricultural activities, based around our motto of "Semper Altiora" and is recognised for its involvement in the local communities with students engaged in projects that both support and enhance the established community groups. Solid links have been built with many local organisations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Lions and PCYC. Students are involved in both academic and vocational programs aimed at giving each student an opportunity to pursue their chosen career.

**About the Role**:Responsibilities include**:

- In accordance with legislative requirements, departmental policy and procedures and schools strategic and operational plans, provide advice on the management of financial matters for the school to the Business Manager and/or Principal and school management team to ensure the sound management of school funds.
- Provide advice, in accordance with departmental policy and procedures on a range of financial matters, including school financial reporting, budget management, procurement management, banking, accounts receivable and payable processing, debt collection and asset management and accounting for commercial activities.
- Actively implement and align financial management practices with the strategic direction of the school.
- Resolve problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of financial services.
- Provide analysis and advice in relation to funding issues impacting on the development and management of budgets.
- Train staff in the work unit and other school employees to ensure that the services provided support the educational activities of the school.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**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 1-2 page response to Responsibilities listed in 'Your 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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