This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency
Eastern Goldfields College is a progressive Independent Public School which caters for students in Year 11 and Year 12. As a senior college, we encourage students to take ownership of their learning and achieve their very best.
The College exists in a unique and diverse educational domain. It shares facilities with Central Regional Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Kalgoorlie campus and the WA School of Mines (WASM). It is the College vision for our students to achieve high academic, vocational and social standards by fully embracing the learning opportunities that the co-located site provides.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.egc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring end of month processes including bank reconciliation and report analysis are carried out in a timely manner ensuring compliance and accuracy. The successful applicant will also assist the Manager Corporate Services with procurement and asset purchases, assist with preparation of budget documents. The successful applicant will ideally possess superior organisational and time management skills in delivering and prioritising tasks when under pressure, an eye for details and ideally a high level of accuracy. Applicants who have a strong knowledge of RM Finance, RM Billing, SIS Integris and Microsoft 365 will be highly regarded.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Natasha McCormack, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9092 3100 or emailing natasha.mccormack@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated financial management skills with the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to work with minimum supervision, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills including the ability to create, operate, extract reports and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to apply innovative thinking in problem solving.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS928127
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024