Finance Officer / Office Manager

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyneham High School is seeking a Finance Officer/Office Manager to join its administrative team. The role supports the Business Manager and Principal in daily operations and school finances, while overseeing front office administration and supervising a small team.

Based in Canberra, the position is temporary (2 November 2026 to 30 April 2027) and requires WWVP clearance, confidentiality, and strong Microsoft Office and SAS/finance application skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Extensive experience using SAS and finance applications.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the Lyneham High School administrative team, assisting with school business operations and supporting the Business Manager and Principal in day-to-day management.
• Oversee front office administration and supervise a small team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and Directorate priorities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

SAS

Finance applications

Job description

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5

Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation

Position No: 31547

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 October 2026

Contact Officer: Jane Herring on************@ed.act.edu.auor(02) 6142 1***

Details: This position is an active member of the Lyneham High School administrative team assisting with the operations of the school business and is accountable to the ACT Education Directorate in meeting relevant legislative requirements. The Finance Officer/Office Manager will work under general direction in relation to established priorities, task methodology and work practices to provide support to the Business Manager and Principal in the day-to-day management of the school in line with school requirements and Directorate priorities. This position will work closely with the Business Manager for the management and processing of the school’s finances, and oversee the administration of the front office, including supervising a small team.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities with efficiency and composure.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills in a complex administrative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and extensive experience using SAS and finance applications.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and the values of the ACT Public Service: respect, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Closes:

26 October 2026

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