Finance & Administration Officer - Clerk Grade 3/4 - 198501

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Detail information about job Finance & Administration Officer - Clerk Grade 3/4 - 198501. Terms and conditions vacancy

Temporary full time appointment for a period up to: 18 August 2019
Location: Oxford Street (Relocating to Parramatta May 2019)
 
Join a dynamic Finance and Administration Team to provide greater support for the Sydney AMU Office. Undertake administrative support duties as well as finance SAP related tasks.
 
About the role
You will be providing administrative support to ensure effective operation of the AMU. This role undertakes SAP transactional tasks to support project delivery to schools.
 
About School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW)
School Infrastructure manages the planning and delivery of capital works, maintenance and infrastructure projects for government schools across the state. School Infrastructure is divided into two main areas – Facilities Management and Advisory Services, and Planning and Delivery.  The delivery of SINSW services across the State is through local Asset Management Units.  This role will be located in the nominated AMU.
 
About the Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
 
How to apply
The NSW Department of Education is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for roles in the department.
 
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. To apply, you will need to attach a cover letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format. Please address any pre-screening questions and any essential requirements. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your response with this in mind.
 
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
 
If you are called to interview you will need to provide the following documents and your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.
 
Proof of Identity information
Informed Consent Form
Declaration for non-child work
 
PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS:

1. Please provide an example of when you managed competing demands whilst providing executive and administrative support to a senior manager or team.  How did you determine what was a priority and what were the outcomes? (300 words maximum)
2. The role undertakes SAP transactional tasks to support project delivery to schools. From your experience, when processing orders/payments in SAP, what do you look for to ensure that they are processed correctly and in a timely manner? (300 words maximum)

 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policies
• Drivers Licence

Closing date: 31 July 2018
 
Note: A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 12 months.