Job Description
Finance Officer - Centenary State High School
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Queensland Department of Education – Queensland
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Centenary State High School is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team! The role will support the continuity of the school's financial management, governance oversight and administrative services during a planned workforce transition within the school office. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40FTE),29 hours per fortnight until 11 December ****, unless otherwise determined.
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About Centenary State High School
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Our school is a co-educational school of **** students, located in the beautiful, leafy Centenary area of Brisbane. Set on a gentle, sloping hill only a kilometre to the Brisbane River, Centenary State High School allows for a very peaceful setting for learning.
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About the Role
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As the Finance Officer, you will:
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Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies and standards and advocate sound financial practices within the school.
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Coordinate school financial activities ensuring the delivery of a range of quality and efficient services by providing guidance and support to staff.
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Responsibilities Include
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In accordance with legislative requirements, departmental policy and procedures and schools strategic and operational plans,



provide advice on the management of financial matters for the school to the Business Manager and/or Principal and school management team to ensure the sound management of school funds.
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Provide advice, in accordance with departmental policy and procedures on a range of financial matters, including school financial reporting, budget management, procurement management, banking, accounts receivable and payable processing, debt collection and asset management and accounting for commercial activities.
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Actively implement and align financial management practices with the strategic direction of the school.
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Resolve problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of financial services.
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Provide analysis and advice in relation to funding issues impacting on the development and management of budgets.
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Train staff in the work unit and other school employees to ensure that the services provided support the educational activities of the school.
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Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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Applicationsremaincurrent
for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Finance Officer - Centenary State High School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Queensland