Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS796629
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023.
Do you possess outstanding communication skills and are you ready to take on new challenges?
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an enthusiastic and ideally experienced Finance Officer to join their team of dedicated staff.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in school financial management and a sound knowledge of policy and procedure to ensure compliance with departmental legislation. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has an excellent focus on team work, self-motivation and model excellence in customer and administrative support service delivery.
You should have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment.
The successful applicant will work in conjunction with a diverse range of individuals and professionals, providing input and support in the coordination of the schools financial and physical resource management and business operations.
You should be self-motivated and use your initiative to improve business processes for the effective and efficient service delivery of corporate services.
Harrisdale SHS offers a wonderful opportunity for local students to access a high-quality secondary education close to home. Currently, the school has an enrolment of approximately 2000 students in Years 7 to 12. In 2022, the 'Year 7 Class of 2017' became our first graduates as Year 12 students.
Harrisdale is a rapidly growing suburb located approximately 28 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. The school is located on Laverton Crescent, adjacent to the City of Armadale's new playing fields and sports pavilion and Harrisdale Primary School.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Financial management skills with the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to work with minimum supervision, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and liaise with individuals at all levels.
- Well developed computer skills including the ability to create, operate, extract reports and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems.
- Well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to apply innovative thinking in problem solving.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Harrisdale Senior High School can be found by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Danae Jolley, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9397 8000 or emailing Danae.Jolley@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy;
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
