Salary: Level 3, $79,156 - $84,977 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeFinance Services are seeking to establish a pool of Finance Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2026.Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.The Finance Services Branch provides accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintenance of the Department's asset registers, credit card management, lease administration, debt recovery, general ledger and taxation services.The RoleThe Finance Officer provides purchase card administration, monitoring, reporting and support to schools and central service.They are required to analyse data to ensure compliance with government legislation and accounting policies and procedures.If successful, you will monitor financial transactions in the finance and accounting system and reconcile general ledger accounts, including end of month procedures.You will prepare, authorise and process financial transactions, including journal transfers and salary and superannuation transactions and other statutory returns.The successful applicant will provide supervision to staff directly reporting to the position dependent upon portfolio allocation.They will contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and Education Business Services goals and facilitates accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms.Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance.Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.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 Fiona Anning, Manager Finance Services on or by emailing We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.Minimum Requirementsbe an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply 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.Your application should include:A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:Job Specific CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of legislation, including Goods and Services Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, Financial Management Act 2006, Treasurers Instructions, government accounting policies and procedures and the Australian Accounting Standards.Experience in an accounting environment within a medium to large organisation, including demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computerised financial accounting systems and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and databases.Capability CriteriaDemonstrated ability to communicate and influence by clearly communicating instructions and technical information, seeking input from others and resolving issues in discussion with other staff and stakeholders.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 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE937587The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 December 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr