Finance Officer

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Are you are interested in joining a regional team providing advice to Queensland state schools regarding their financial management and budget monitoring?

Financial Advisory Services are looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn and has an aptitude for supporting others to continuously improve financial management in schools.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.50FTE), 36.25 hours per fortnight.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).

About the Role

You will have responsibility for undertaking the following activities and key tasks:

  • Provide advice to school staff regarding financial management including accounts payable and receivable, asset accounting, banking, budgeting and reporting, financial policy, financial systems usage and taxation.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of school business priorities and service delivery objectives.
  • Assist in analysis of the financial management practices and financial performance of schools, identification of system or policy issues, and monitor the level of financial management competencies within schools.

The Perfect Fit

Skills the successful applicant will possess include:

  • Ability to interrogate Finance systems, such as OneSchool Finance.
  • Ability to extract and analyse financial data to support service delivery and advice to schools (utilising Microsoft Excel, Power BI).
  • High level of communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Good understanding of financial management policies and procedures that impact schools.

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 written statement in response to the role description.

Contact Name: Kylie Doyle,

Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025

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.

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