Finance Officer / Office Manager | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyneham High School, within the ACT Education Directorate, invites applications for a Finance Officer/Office Manager on a full-time temporary basis. The role supports the Business Manager and Principal in day-to-day financial management and front-office administration.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with SAS and finance applications, with the ability to handle multiple tasks confidentially and with integrity in the public service.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Initiative and problem-solving in a complex administrative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAS and finance applications.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ACT Public Service values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's finances in collaboration with the Business Manager.
• Manage front‑office administration and supervise a small team.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation and Directorate priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards across operations.

Job description

Finance Officer / Office Manager
Full-time Temporary

Closes: 26 October 2026

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 [e-mail] or [phone]

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.

• 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 .

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Note

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.