At the
NSW Department of Education
, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Ongoing Full-Time Role
Location Gateshead, Newcastle
Package includes salary $99,****** - $110,****** p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
Maintain project and contract systems, financial data and information using electronic systems
Prepare financial activities such as preparing journals and asset capitalisation, reconciliation and data collation
Deliver high quality business support services to ensure efficient and timely program delivery
Co-ordination of fleet vehicles
Process financial and purchasing transactions in compliance with departmental policies and relevant legislation
Manage and respond to customer enquiries professionally via phone, email and face-to-face
Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and share financial/administrative information
Organise workload to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial and administrative information
Provide guidance, coaching and support to staff and new team members.
For further information please
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About you
A team player, who is a self-motivated individual with experience meeting tight financial and administrative deadlines
Willingness to attend the office located in Gateshead 5 days a week
Experience with Financial data extraction and reporting including end of month finance processes
Intermediate Excel skills
Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, working collaboratively to improve service efficiency and consistency
Thrive in a quick paced and high-volume environment with strong organisational skills in balancing a range of competing and conflicting priorities
Proven time management and strong communication skills with high attention to detail




Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's
Aboriginal Education Policy
and upholding the
Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG
and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
Experience in providing high quality, customer focused business support in a fast paced, collaborative team environment
Experience in the use of Microsoft 365 applications
On site presence at the office
Current NSW Drivers Licence
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the
value of public education
.
Benefits
35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Fitness Passport with access to ****+ facilities across the state
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently.
The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to
the Applicant's Guide to Applying
to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
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for instructions on how to submit your application.




All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note:
the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number.
Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role.
Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa).
Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date 8 March **** at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Nicole Boswell via email at
******
and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at
******
.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the
Diversity and Inclusion Team
(
******
) or visit
NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process.
A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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