Finance Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

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Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan


Job type:
Part time / From 15/04/2024


Organisation:
Schools (Government)


Salary:
Salary not specified


Occupation:
Education and Training


Reference:

Selection Criteria:


SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead an office team, including capacity for directing the work of others.


SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to human resource and financial management records systems.


SC3 Sound knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including the capacity to produce reports and provide advice in respect to those reports.


SC4 High level organizational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.


SC5 High level written and verbal communication skills.


Role:

A Finance Manager role will usually undertake tasks that impact on the whole school.

The role seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, finance or human resources.


Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.

This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.

Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.

Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice in matters relating to the school finance, human resources or school administration.


Responsibilities:


  • Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school.
  • Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council.
  • Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations.
  • Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects.
  • Administer government grants and other school income.
  • Manage fund raising activities.

Who May Apply:

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.


EEO AND OHS Commitment:


Child Safe Standards:

Victorian government schools are child safe environments.

Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:


DE Values:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.


Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information:

Hours and days may be negotiable for the successful applicant.


Conditions of Employment:


  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Location Profile:


Kananook Primary School is situated in the suburb of Seaford and is part of the Northern Peninsula Cluster of the Southern Metropolitan Region.


The school is set on spacious grands in a residential area close to Kananook Creek and a short distance from Seaford and Long Island Beaches.

It is bordered by Wells Road, Buna Avenue, Boonong Avenue and Lyster Close.

Currently catering for eight classes and four specialist classes, The School has been described as 'Seaford's Hidden Gem' by many visitors as it is full of pleasant surprises as you wonder through the spacious outdoor areas and large redesigned classrooms.

The school has tennis and basketball courts and is in the process of installing a sensory playground.


The current School Profile includes a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialist, Business Manager, Office Manager, Eight Teachers, Four Specialists and five Education Support Staff.

The position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic collaborative team who value the wellbeing of the school community.

The position is advertised as.4, however as enrolment numbers are growing because of increasing popularity of the school, there may be an option to increase the time fraction in the future.

Kananook Primary School is committed to providing a safe
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