AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS884973
Appointment Pool
Canning College is seeking to establish a pool of Finance and Administration Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.
The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for assisting the Manager Corporate Services in the financial and Administration processes in the school. Suitable applicants will coordinate financial and Administration tasks and undertake financial planning, monitoring, research, and analysis to meet the outcomes of the school’s business plan.
Suitable applicants will assist in diverse daily operations, including coordinating financial administration tasks - these include the processing of local and international payments, invoicing, cash management and reconciliations. Suitable applicants will also provide financial advice to staff. This will include the administration and operation of school databases and management information systems, as well as assist the Manager Corporate Services in maintaining and managing the physical assets of the College. Suitable applicants will assist with the preparation of travel itineraries, including quotations, travel applications, briefings for the Minister’s approval, visa applications, travel and accommodation bookings as well as reconcile travel expenditure and prepare travel declaration forms and returns.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess knowledge of a variety of computer systems; are highly organised to meet stringent reporting deadlines; and possess experience working in a busy administrative environment. Experience with RM Finance, and MS Office producing documents, excel spread sheets and data bases would be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to juggle competing priorities in a complex school environment in order to meet school priorities and needs.
About Canning College
Canning College has been preparing students to achieve entry into Australia’s leading universities since 1982. As a specialist international education institution, it has established a strong reputation for providing local and overseas students with the personal and academic development and pathways required to succeed in tertiary studies.
In the five years from 2019, the College’s expert staff focused exclusively on providing pathway-to-university programs for international students. From 2024, while Canning College’s focus on international students continues, the College resumes the enrolment of local (domestic) students seeking entry to university primarily through WA Certificate of Education Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses. Local students may commence in Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12.
Flexible entry points into Canning College’s academic pathway programs allow international students to start studying in January, April and mid-year, which gives them the opportunity to enter university degree courses sooner. College staff are experienced in providing care, support and academic guidance to students to help them prepare better for the rigours of tertiary studies.
Local and international students may enrol in Canning College’s Year 10 program, and Year 11 and Year 12 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ATAR programs. International students can also seek to complete the Certificate IV in University Access Program, Diploma of Commerce, and the Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP). The WAUFP is also available to eligible domestic students who have completed fewer than two years of their secondary school education in Australia.
While Canning College has a special relationship with the Western Australian universities, College graduates enrol at universities across Australia and at many universities across the world including England, Ireland, America, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea and Singapore. Canning College students pursue a wide range of degree courses including engineering, medicine, physiotherapy, education, law, pharmacy, nursing and computing.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Knowledge and skills to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business operations and systems.
- Financial management knowledge and skills, including detailed data analysis and reporting, and the ability to interpret reports and provide recommendations.
- Experience in the monitoring and maintenance of physical assets.
- Well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- Conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and ability to use relevant software applications.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 18 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
