Financial Advisory Services, Dalby location 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 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About The Department Of Education
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Your Role
As the Administration Officer, Dalby Region, you will:
* Deliver financial processing, support, and advice to schools under a fee-for-service agreement, reporting directly to the Financial Advisory Services Manager.
* Collaborate with Principals and Business Managers across multiple schools within the Hub region to manage financial operations.
* Oversee day-to-day financial processing in OneSchool, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and undertaking the following key tasks:
* Perform financial processing in OneSchool and SBS Finance, including invoice payments, purchase requisitions, purchase order maintenance, corporate card reconciliations, bank reconciliation, and receipting.
* Manage accounts receivable, including receipting, invoicing (individual/bulk), cancellations, parent refunds, as well as asset creation and disposal, journal preparation, and BAS review with GST corrections.
* Coordinate key financial activities such as end-of-term Systems Evaluation Checklist completion and preparation of budget adjustments for Principal approval.
* Provide monthly financial reports for Principal review, ensuring high audit standards, and assist with Control Self Assessments, School Financial Data Collection, and other acquittals.
* Support purchasing, procurement, and strategic financial planning for Hub schools in collaboration with Senior Finance Officers.
About You
* Strong knowledge and experience with OneSchool is essential.
* Prior experience as a Business Manager or Administrative Officer with a finance focus is highly desirable.
* Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage workflows, and meet processing deadlines.
* Familiarity with Department of Education policies, procedures, and finance requirements.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to Hub school staff.
* Proficient in technology, particularly in using Microsoft Teams effectively.
Submit Your Application
* 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.
Occupational group
Accounting and Finance
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