Finance Officer - Financial Advisory Services

Description:

Are you are interested in being part of a team that provides direct advice to Queensland state schools regarding financial management and effective resource utilisation?

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 temporary full-time vacancy is available ASAP through to 05 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

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.

Your Role

As The Finance Officer School Support, You Will

• Coordinate and assist with the provision of services and advice across a range of administrative and financial management functions.
• Support schools to improve their financial capability and compliance.
• Report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services, Finance Branch, Corporate Services Division based in the North Lakes office.
  
  
  

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

• Provide advice to school staff regarding financial management including accounts payable and receivable, asset accounting, banking, budgeting and reporting, financial policy and delegations, 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.
• Assist administration of team activity including supporting workshop delivery and tracking workplace activity
  
  
  

About You

Skills the successful applicant will possess include:

• Ability to interrogate OneSchool Finance.
• Ability to create financial models to assist interpretation and analysis (utilising Microsoft Excel, Power BI).
• High level communication skills, both written and oral.
• Exceptional coordination and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of financial management policies and legislation that impact schools.
  
  
  

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

How To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a maximum 2-page written statement outlining your suitability to the 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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Accounting and Finance