Finance Officer

Closes: 12 June 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 4

Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation

Position No: 66150

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 May 2026

Contact Officer: Calvin Kang on ***email_hidden*** or (02)61421440

Details: Palmerston District Primary School is in the Gungahlin region with an enrolment of 689 students.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our admin team. This is a temporary position with a possibility of extension up to 12 months. This position is an active member of the Palmerston District Primary School assisting with the operations of the school business and is accountable to the ACT Education Directorate. The Finance Officer will work under general direction in relation to established priorities, task methodology and work practices to provide support to the Business Manager in the day-to-day administration of the school in line with school requirements and Directorate priorities.

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
• First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Desirables

• Financial qualifications or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Business qualifications or experience in a business-related role
• Experience in an administration role.
• Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 3 August 2026 to 2 July 2027, with the possibility of extension for up to 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role against the attached Position Description along with a curriculum vitae including the contact details of two referees.

Interested applicants are highly encouraged to contact the business manager before applying.

Applications should be submitted .

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 3 August 2026 to 2 July 2027, with the possibility of extension for up to 12 months.