Finance Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time / From 04/03/ /02/2025

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Finance

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1 Demonstrated experience and knowledge of office administration / accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers, preferably in a school environment.

SC2 Excellent level of computer literacy and good working knowledge of the 'Finance Module' in CASES21 and Compass.

SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role:

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

The primary objective is to:

Process creditor invoices in a timely and accurate manner while following the school¿s defined policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support in a professional, efficient and respectful manner.
Supporting a team of professionals, the individual will be required to demonstrate initiative and work as an enthusiastic team member with a 'cando¿ attitude in accordance with the school¿s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall school objectives.

This will necessitate a high standard of personal demeanour including professional standards of dress acceptable to the school.

Attendance is required during school terms only.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and coordinate the Accounts Payable process ensuring DET procurement policy is followed.
Coordinate and manage CASES21 (C21) accounts payable process including accurate data entry and reporting.
Assist staff with raising purchase orders in Compass and support staff with general finance queries.
Manage, process and reconcile the school purchasing cards & the relevant financial records.
Manage and maintain all aspects of Assets including the asset register and assist the Business Manager with management of assets at school. This includes management of all leased assets with accurate financial reporting recorded on C2
Assist with Finance reception and receipting as required.
Manage and maintain the schools financial records including archiving process.
Perform other Finance related duties as directed by Principal and Business Manager.
Attend professional development and training required by the school, and actively seek opportunities to increase knowledge, experience and skills.

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:

A specific response to all selection criteria.
A cover letter.
A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
The names and contact details of 23 professional referees

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:

McKinnon Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of over 2500. The College was founded in 1954 in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of McKinnon. The main campus on McKinnon Road caters to Years 7, 10, 11 and 12.

In 2022, a second campus was opened at the nearby Virginia Park site off East Boundary Road dedicated to Years 8 and 9.

McKinnon Secondary College is an accredited school with the Council of International Schools and strives to prepare its students to thrive in a world which values interpersonal skills as much as academic excellence.

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