Job Description Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College Job title Administration Manager Designation Administrative Officer 5 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Palmerston Position number 47404 RTF 319606 Closing 14/04/2025 Contact officer Dama Stride, Business Manager on 08 8979 5950 or Dama.Stride@education.nt.gov.au About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319606 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide day to day management, supervision, and high level support to the Business Manager, Principal and school staff in the areas of finance, procurement, administration, infrastructure and human resources management for Maningrida College. Position based in Palmerston office. Context statement Maningrida Community College is located in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 550 km east of Darwin. Maningrida Community College offers education to approximately 660 students from preschool to senior years and provides education services to up to 15 Homeland Learning Centres. The College incorporates a Family and Children Centre, Families as First Teachers program, Trade Training Centre, Learning on Country Program and Indigenous Languages and Culture Team. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Responsible for managing the receipting, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable processing and purchase order preparation and management functions for the school including advising staff on policies and processes. 2. Effectively manage accounting, budgeting and financial processes and records for Maningrida College in accordance with departmental procedures and policies and working with the Business Manager 3. Manage and provide accurate financial reports, information and financial management advice on school financial matters to each of the Principals, Assistant Principals, School Council, staff and external agencies. 4. Provide financial support and training to administrative staff to assist the effective and efficient financial management and administration of the school. 5. Provide advice, reports and assistance as required, including payroll of school council employees, Business Activity Statement (BAS) returns, Pay As You Go (PAYG) Tax and Superannuation Guarantee legislation. 6. Assist in the development and administration of school policies and procedures relevant to the finance function of the school. 7. Manage repairs and maintenance to the school buildings, facilities and equipment under contract in compliance with non-urgent minor repairs, urgent minor repairs and minor new works procedures. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skills to successfully undertake accounting, budgeting and financial processes. 2. Demonstrated ability or capacity to learn computer applications such as Excel, on-line banking, payroll management and computerised financial accounting system such as CiAnywhere or similar systems. 3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative support, records management, human resource management, financial management, procurement and auditing. 4. Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with, staff, school councils, and work as part of a team of administrative staff over multiple locations. 5. Demonstrated experience organising and prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, problem solving and working under pressure. Desirable 1. Qualification in Business or Accounting.