Financial Advisory Services, Far North Region are looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn and has an aptitude for supporting others to continuously improve financial management in schools.
This temporary full-time vacancy is available until 20 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department of Education:  

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About the Role:

As the Administration Officer, Far North Region, you will:

• Deliver financial processing, support, and advice to schools under a fee-for-service agreement, reporting directly to the Financial Advisory Services Manager.
• Collaborate with Principals and Business Managers across multiple schools within the Hub region to manage financial operations.
• Oversee day-to-day financial processing in OneSchool, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and undertaking the following

Key Tasks:

• Perform financial processing in OneSchool and SBS Finance, including invoice payments, purchase requisitions, purchase order maintenance, corporate card reconciliations, bank reconciliation, and receipting.
• Manage accounts receivable, including receipting, invoicing (individual/bulk), cancellations, and parent refunds, as well as asset creation and disposal, journal preparation, and BAS review with GST corrections.
• Coordinate key financial activities such as end-of-term Systems Evaluation Checklist completion and preparation of budget adjustments for Principal approval.
• Provide monthly financial reports for Principal review, ensuring high audit standards, and assist with Control Self Assessments, School Financial Data Collection, and other acquittals.
• Support purchasing, procurement, and strategic financial planning for Hub schools in collaboration with Senior Finance Officers.

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience with OneSchool is essential.
• Prior experience as a Business Manager or Administrative Officer with a finance focus is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage workflows, and meet processing deadlines.
• Familiarity with Department of Education policies, procedures, and finance requirements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to Hub school staff.
• Proficient in technology, particularly in using Microsoft Teams effectively.

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 maximum 2-page written statement outlining your suitability to the role.  

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.

• FNR678298_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants