School Financial Resourcing is seeking an AO4 Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary full-time basis until 30/06/2026, unless otherwise determined.
The position is part of the School Financial Resourcing team that administers approximately $15B funding to Queensland and Non-State Schools via:
* School Based Salaries and Recoveries budget (circa $9B)
* Grants, Appropriations and Allowances (circa $6B)
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About the Role
This role is ideal for an individual who:
* Is curious, innovative and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
* Demonstrates a strong sense of personal responsibility and attention to detail while proactively seeking opportunities for improvement.
* Builds and maintains productive relationships with departmental clients and stakeholders.
As a Finance Officer, you will take on responsibilities such as:
* Processing payments through the School Appropriation and Payment Application (SAPA) with a focus on data validation and document management.
* Supporting labour-related data management and analysis for school-based salaries.
* Assisting in processing applications for various allowances.
* Providing information and technical support to departmental clients, including schools and external organisations, regarding payment processes.
* Contributing to end-of-month processes and supporting the maintenance of financial models, including Parameters and the School Cost Library.
Highly desirable attributes include:
* Contribute to a positive and engaging team culture that promotes collaboration and growth.
* Experience in payment preparation and processing, data validation, and reporting.
* Strong time-management and analytical skills with the ability to conceptualise data.
* Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving.
* Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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 response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
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.