Craigieburn South Primary School is seeking a Finance Assistant, to provide support to the Business Manager. The role will encompass Accounts Payable & Receivable, Payroll, End Of Month & reporting, Bank Reconciliations as well as other aspects of support required by the school, including reception, supporting staff, and other general tasks.

Details

Casual hourly rate $47.73

No requirement to work during school holidays

Preferred hours 8.00am – 4.00pm (negotiable) x 5 days per week

Contract is to the end of the Term 1 2026 (with the possibility of an on-going role)

Requirements

Strong financial management knowledge and experience is required including;

Accounts Payable

Payroll & H.R.

Accounts Receivable

Must have advanced word & excel skills.

Knowledge of DET systems including CASES21, Compass & EduPay is desired.

Current Police Check & Employee WWC essential.

Selection Criteria

Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position

Sound knowledge of financial management practices

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems as relevant to the position

High level organizational skills, including capacity to prioritise work flow

High level written and verbal communication skills

Capacity to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department of Education and Training 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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspxat http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DET Values

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications must address each individual selection criteria.

Applications can be submitted to [email protected].

For enquiries, please call Donna Allis on 9308-3133.