AddressSupport the facilitation of operational and reporting compliance needs of the Arts Programs Unit.
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Location: Lewisham
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
The Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of state-wide services and specialist programs to support student engagement and opportunities including Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs.
For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education.
About the role
The Finance and Reporting Officer will play a pivotal role in providing financial and administrative support services to facilitate the operational and compliance needs of the unit.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing high quality analysis and evaluation of financial and operational performance to inform management decisions.
- Monitoring the delivery of projects to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Undertaking a range of projects to support business objectives and outcomes.
For further information please view the role description.
Essential requirements of the role
- Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
Key knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
About you
We are seeking an individual with a strong ability to prioritise competing deadlines. With a high level of attention to detail, you are capable of consistently delivering desired outcomes whilst maintaining accuracy in your work.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and an opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation to make a difference.
Our incentives include:
- Flexible work-life balance
- Competitive salary
- 35 hour week
How to apply
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:
- Targeted Question 1
Describe a situation where you had to review, update and implement change to an existing administrative system or process to ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures. (300 words maximum)
- Targeted Question 2
How do you organize and prioritize your daily work activities to achieve success with competing work priorities and multiple deadlines in a high-volume work environment? (300 words maximum)
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.
Closing date: Tuesday 6 September at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Richard Spiewak on 8512 1161 or email ***************@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
