Finance Officer - 0.6 fraction

Department of Education Victoria; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Emerald QLD is seeking an Education Support class employee to assist with data entry, accounts payable processing, and coordinating education support staff within the school. The role supports teaching services under supervision and aligns with school policy and guidelines.

Applicants may contribute to a team-focused environment, assist teachers, and support health and wellbeing tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating education support staff.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of CASES21 and Compass experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry and processing of accounts payable function
• Prepare documentation and monitor sundry debtor function
• Monitor family payments and accounts for accuracy
• Support administration staff as required
• Other finance / admin duties as required by the school.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coordination

Technical knowledge

Advising management

Professional learning

Education

Up to three years qualification

Tools

CASES21

Compass

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Emerald QLD

7d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Emerald Secondary College offers a quality secondary education. Our college is proud of the Strategic Direction which is driving forward the core mantra to provide `Access to Excellence¿. Students are surrounded by a natural environment which enhances their educational experiences in purpose-built buildings and supported by a committed and passionate staff.

The College has just completed its first stage refurbishment that included the Resource Centre, Administration Block, upgrades to the Science classrooms, Food Tech/Textiles and the Year 7 building. A new Senior School building is currently under construction and is due for completion mid-2027.

The College supports a professional learning environment that builds staff capability and adds growth to both student and staff outcomes. Emerald Secondary College's Instructional Model has been embedded and aims to empower staff and students to continue to develop Learning and Teaching outcomes ensuring consistency between classes and the use of High Impact Teaching Strategies. The College offers a comprehensive curriculum from Year 7 through to Year 12 with a student focused pathway approach supporting each student¿s interest, ability, and aspiration for the future. This is enhanced by an additional acceleration pathway that can allow students¿ access to University Courses at school to complement their Year 12 program.

Our college has a strong history of academic success with a high proportion of students being accepted into university or other tertiary institutions. We offer an extensive range of VCE courses in the Senior School complemented by vocational education opportunities including VET and VCE/VM.

We are also proud to be an accredited Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) school for academically talented students from Year 7 onwards.

Beyond the curriculum the College offers a range of opportunities for its students including Student Voice and Leadership, Instrumental Music Program, Performing Arts Centre, Visual Arts Program, School Sports Program and a Camps and Outdoor Education Program.

The College Values of:

Respect, Resilience, Harmony and Excellence underpin all that we do as a college as part of a holistic approach to a vibrant learning community.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.eg. cases21 and/or Compass experience.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry and processing of accounts payable function
• Prepare documentation and monitor sundry debtor function
• Monitor family payments and accounts for accuracy
• Support administration staff as required
• Other finance / admin duties as required by the school.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

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