Finance Officer - Bellbird Park State Secondary College

About the School

Bellbird Park State Secondary College is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to fostering excellence in learning, innovation, and personal growth. The school provides a supportive environment for students and staff, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve outstanding outcomes.

About the Role

The Finance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the effective management of financial operations at Bellbird Park State Secondary College. This position supports the school's strategic and operational goals by providing expert financial advice and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day accounts receivable operations of the school.
• Overseeing corporate card reconciliations, accounts payable, salary recovery, and account management.
• Identifying and resolving financial issues while contributing to the development and improvement of financial policies, systems, and procedures.
• Providing financial advice to the Business Manager and Principal to ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies, and the school's strategic direction.
• Training staff to ensure financial practices align with the school's educational activities.

This role would suit a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial management and a commitment to supporting educational excellence.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Considerable experience in Departmental administration and financial processes, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions in line with policies and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement effective financial systems and processes.
• Substantial knowledge and experience with One School systems.
• Excellent communication and training skills to support staff development.

Why Join Us

At Bellbird Park State Secondary College, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating a positive impact on the school community. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the success of our students and staff.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.