Office and Finance Manager

Role overview

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead an office team and direct others' work.
• Knowledge and experience with administration and financial management records systems, including CASES21, Compass and AIMS.
• Knowledge of financial management legal requirements and practices, including preparing reports and advising on them.
• High-level organisation, workflow prioritisation, written communication and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and building capacity for self and others.
• Experience with CASES21, AIMS and Compass is well regarded.

Finance and administration duties

• Assist with annual budgets and regular financial statements; produce profit and loss statements and requested monthly reports.
• Apply school accounting processes and Treasury regulations; manage spending against budgets and advise staff.
• Administer grants and other school income; process CASES21 journals in line with faculty budgets.
• Coordinate accounts payable and receivable to meet timelines and DET requirements; maintain CASES21 fees and charges.
• Calculate and budget event and excursion costs with coordinators; maintain the asset register and ensure policy compliance.
• Complete bank reconciliations and end-of-month rollover as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Business Manager, Executive Team, staff, external service providers, events, functions and projects.
• Assist with administration team management; coordinate building and equipment use and maintenance through AIMS.
• Manage school resource materials and conduct the assets stocktake; undertake other duties as directed by the Business Manager and Principal.

School context

• The school provides primary and secondary education for students with disabilities in a supportive, safe environment.
• The school describes flexible working arrangements and onsite staff training; role attendance arrangements are negotiated with the successful applicant.