Centenary State High School is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team!
The role will support the continuity of the school's financial management, governance oversight and administrative services during a planned workforce transition within the school office.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40FTE), 29 hours per fortnight until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Centenary State High School:

Our school is a co-educational school of 1700 students, located in the beautiful, leafy Centenary area of Brisbane. Set on a gentle, sloping hill only a kilometre to the Brisbane River, Centenary State High School allows for a very peaceful environment for learning.

About the Role:

As the Finance Officer, you will:

• Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with legislation, departmental policies and standards and advocate sound financial practices within the school.
• Coordinate school financial activities ensuring the delivery of a range of quality and efficient services by providing guidance and support to staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• In accordance with legislative requirements, departmental policy and procedures and schools strategic and operational plans, provide advice on the management of financial matters for the school to the Business Manager and/or Principal and school management team to ensure the sound management of school funds.
• Provide advice, in accordance with departmental policy and procedures on a range of financial matters, including school financial reporting, budget management, procurement management, banking, accounts receivable and payable processing, debt collection and asset management and accounting for commercial activities.
• Actively implement and align financial management practices with the strategic direction of the school.
• Resolve problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of financial services.
• Provide analysis and advice in relation to funding issues impacting on the development and management of budgets.
• Train staff in the work unit and other school employees to ensure that the services provided support the educational activities of the school.

Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

• MSR699646_26T - Role Description (PDF, 285KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants