51661

Closes: 02 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 51661
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 June 2026
Contact Officer: Ashley Howes on Ashley.Howes@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 1202

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Details: Neville Bonner Primary School is seeking a highly organised and motivated Finance and Administration Officer to join our school community. Working closely with the Business Manager, this role provides essential financial and administrative support, ensuring effective service delivery in line with Directorate policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will bring strong organisational skills, a high level of accuracy, and sound technical capability, along with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. A collaborative and proactive approach is essential to contribute to the smooth operation of the school.

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

Highly Desirable:

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

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 16 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.

How to Apply: We encourage you to discuss this role with the contact officer prior to submitting your application. Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your curriculum vitae and names of two referees. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.

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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This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 16 July 2027, with the possibility of permanency.