Administration Officer

Glenala State High School is seeking a Finance Administration Officer (AO3) to join their dynamic front office team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in school finance, strong organisational and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting the school's administrative functions within a professional environment.

Job details

About the School

Glenala State High School is a modern and dynamic educational institution committed to fostering academic, cultural, and personal excellence. Guided by the motto "Believe and achieve" and core values of respect, responsibility, commitment to learning, pride, and perseverance, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. With a focus on high expectations and a strong culture of learning, Glenala State High School values collaboration between students, families, and staff to achieve success. The school boasts beautiful grounds, well-maintained facilities, and a vibrant community dedicated to continuous improvement.

About the Role

As the Finance Administration Officer (AO3), you will play a key role in supporting the school's financial and administrative operations. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will contribute to the efficient management of corporate services and assist in maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing financial administrative support, including data entry, budget reviews, and maintaining financial registers.
• Assisting with workforce management, including recruitment, training, and compliance tracking for support staff.
• Coordinating and managing resources, facilities, and asset maintenance activities.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency of corporate services.
• Collaborating with the Business Manager to manage payment plans, contracts, and financial reporting.

This role would suit a detail-oriented professional with experience in financial administration and a passion for contributing to a supportive school environment.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience in financial administration, preferably within a school environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using financial and administrative systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Why Join Us

At Glenala State High School, you will join a supportive and professional team dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment. The school offers modern facilities, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to contribute to the success of a diverse and vibrant community.

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 2-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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR680575_26P - Role Description (PDF, 289KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants