About the Department:
The Department of Education (Do E) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About your Role: The Senior Finance Business Partner works directly with schools and will:

• Support the development and delivery of financial management training material to support schools.
• Assist with the development and communication of school accounting policies and procedures.

The position is based in North Lakes or Nundah (to be negotiated) providing advice and support to school staff regarding financial management. Responsibilities include: The position is a key contact for schools in terms of financial policy and procedures. This requires an understanding of financial management practices affecting schools and involves:

• Undertaking analysis of the financial management practices and financial performance of schools.
• Providing financial management advice to school based staff.
• Monitoring the level of financial management competencies within schools.
• Providing appropriate training and development programs to enhance financial management skills.
• Working effectively in a team environment

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Sound knowledge of contemporary financial management issues and strategies impacting schools.
• Ability to interrogate and analyse school financial management systems - Agresso and One School Finance
• Ability to deliver training programs relating to school financial management, including in an online format.
• High level communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to influence customer behaviour and implement change.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills appropriate to achieving outcomes within negotiated timeframes.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• A two page statement as to why you would be successful in this 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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