31613

Closes: 11 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 31613
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jenny Street on Jenny.Street@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3200

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Details:  Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Narrabundah College is seeking an experienced Finance and Absences Officer to join our Administration Team.

As a key member of the Front Office team, the Finance and Absences Officer will work closely with the Business Manager to support the college's day-to-day financial operations while also working alongside the Enrolments Officer to monitor and record student absences.

The successful applicant will be responsible for processing supplier payments, acquitting excursions, raising invoices, and overseeing the receipting of income through the Front Office. Applicants should have experience in financial administration and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with students, parents, carers, and staff are essential. Excellent knowledge of Sentral and Xero is required. The successful applicant will also be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with Directorate and ACT Public Service requirements.

This diverse and rewarding role provides high-level financial and administrative support to the Business Manager and Executive Leadership Team. You will coordinate financial processes, procurement activities, reporting, and governance requirements while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Front Office and making a meaningful contribution to our vibrant school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Can manage competing priorities with initiative and sound judgement.
• Has experience in financial administration, procurement, and administrative support.
• Builds strong relationships and provides outstanding customer service.
• Communicates professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Enjoys working collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Narrabundah College has more than 900 students and offers three streams of learning: the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and the French Baccalauréat. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive administrative team where your work will directly contribute to the effective operation of the college and the success of our students and staff.

If you are a motivated professional who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering high-quality financial and administrative support, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:  

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.
• Current First Aid Qualification or ability to gain the qualification prior to commencement.

Desirables:

• Experience in an administration role.
• First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
• Financial qualifications or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral and Xero or similar.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 13 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This is a full-time position, part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. 

How to Apply:

Please submit:

• A current curriculum vitae outlining your employment history and relevant experience.
• A written response (a maximum two-pages) addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge outlined in the attached Position Description.
• Contact details for two recent referees (referee reports are not required at the time of application).

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 13 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency. This is a full-time position, part-time hours will be considered and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.