About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the preparation of Budget Papers and forward estimates process as part of the annual State Budget process.
- Coordinate and maintain corporate operating and capital budgets and ensuring departmental accounting records and internal controls are accurate and compliant with appropriate legislation and accounting practices.
- Undertake complex research activities and prepare submissions, reports and briefing materials on budget development, financial policy and management issues.
- Identify and provide advice on strategic resourcing issues that impact on funding, then develop strategies and proposals to address the identified issues.
- Develop, implement and maintain budget policies, procedures and practices which facilitate and support financial management within the department.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.