Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS885724
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for assisting the Manager Corporate Services in the financial and administration processes in the school. The successful applicant will coordinate financial and administration tasks and undertake financial planning, monitoring, research, and analysis to meet the outcomes of the school’s business plan.
The successful applicant will assist in diverse daily operations, including coordinating financial administration tasks - these include the processing of local and international payments, invoicing, cash management and reconciliations. They will also provide financial advice to staff. This will include the administration and operation of school databases and management information systems, as well as assist the Manager Corporate Services in maintaining and managing the physical assets of the school.
The successful applicant will ideally possess knowledge of a variety of computer systems; are highly organised to meet stringent reporting deadlines; and possess experience working in a busy administrative environment. Experience with RM Finance, and MS Office producing documents, excel spread sheets and data bases would be highly regarded. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to juggle competing priorities in a complex school environment in order to meet school priorities and needs.
Shorehaven Primary School is very proud of the strong community culture that we have established in such a short space of time since opening in 2022. Feedback from parent and student surveys has been extremely positive and is a great reward for all the effort staff have placed on building relationships.
Our student numbers continue to grow in line with the rapid development of our local intake estates of Shorehaven, Amberton Beach and Alkimos Vista.
Being the first primary school of its kind in Western Australia, students have access to amazing facilities that include two double storey teaching blocks, a large undercover area, and sweeping open spaces for our students to play in.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound financial management knowledge, skills and experience and the ability to provide input to budget preparation and marketing plans.
- Well-developed administrative and organisational skills and experience in the operation of financial and business management information systems.
- Sound written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team environment and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Research, conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills and experience in data analysis and reporting.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Shorehaven Primary School can be found by visiting facebook.com/Shorehaven-Primary-School or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact David Hall, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9561 4800 or emailing David.Hall2@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to :
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 3 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.