Role
The core function of the SASH is to provide administrative and financial support to schools with a focus on building and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholders, as well as senior management within the Department.
The SASH Senior Officer will play an active role in performing the services provided to schools in relation to subscriptions offered by the SASH.
There is no expectation of leave purchase but could be advantageous if offered and an option of working a 9 day fortnight is available to the successful applicant.
Responsibilities
• Assisting schools with cash budgeting, Student Resource Package monitoring and processing on behalf of clients. An understanding of funding requirements and reporting obligations.
• Assisting schools in the processing of recruitment, their HR requirements and School Local Payroll requests on behalf of clients. Including good knowledge of policies and agreements.
• Contribute toward the oversight and quality assurance of financial and eduPay processes undertaken by the SASH.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring and implementation of SASH policies, procedures and forms.
• Contribute to recommendations to senior management for improvements to processes and systems.
• Assist in the administration of the SASH portal and other school support interfaces.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on:
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:
DET Values
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at:
Conditions of Employment
1. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
2. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
3. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
4. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
The School Administration Support Hub (SASH) is a shared services initiative that offers remote administration and financial services to schools throughout Victoria on a subscription basis. It has successfully operated as part of Financial Services Division for 17 years and currently supports a variety of schools.