When positions are available at Samford Valley Steiner School they are listed below.
They may also be advertised on www.steinereducation.edu.au and other public websites.
About our school
The school is situated in the beautiful, rural setting of Samford Valley, and yet is still located in close proximity to Brisbane CBD; a vibrant, multicultural, cosmopolitan city. The beautiful sandy beaches of the Sunshine Coast are only one and a half hours to the north and the beaches of the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales are one to two hours to the south. The school is situated on 20 acres of forested land along Samford Creek.
The school is 36 years old and is a strong and dynamic educational facility providing an authentic Steiner Education to students from Pre-Prep through to Class 12 with double streams in 2025 in Classes 1 to 8. Student numbers are over 570 and growing, with a staff strength of over 100. Our curriculum is based on the Australian Steiner School Curriculum Framework and is uncompromised right to the end of High School; including senior classes completing the NZ Steiner School Certificate (an internationally recognised secondary qualification). We have a vibrant staff combining youth and experience and a stable organisational structure. The College of Teachers sits at the heart of the structure and advises a Senior Leadership Team, comprising of representatives of the different areas of the school, and a School Director who is accountable to a governance Board.
Samford Valley Steiner School is committed to providing safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to a teacher registration or blue card screening, police check, reference check and identification verification. Candidates will be required to disclose information relevant to the candidates eligibility to engage in activities including children.
Current Positions
Assistant Accountant: Part-Time
Salary: Competitive and aligned with experience and industry standards
Application Closing Date: Friday 28 March 2025
Are you passionate about supporting financial operations in a values-driven, community-focused environment? Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our dedicated finance team.
Our School:
At SVSS, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and sustainable environment for both students and staff. Our finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring the school’s financial stability and growth, supporting our mission of providing exceptional education.
Who this role will suit
This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, proactive individual with a passion for numbers and a knack for organization. As the Assistant Accountant, you’ll be an essential part of our small but dedicated Finance and Admin team, supporting the Finance Manager to keep our financial operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a collaborative, and fun, environment, excel at maintaining accurate records, and enjoy making a real impact through diligent financial management, this role is for you. Join us in contributing to the financial health of a school that’s committed to nurturing young minds and fostering lifelong learning.
Role Purpose:
As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school, working closely with the Finance Manager to support budgeting, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and an understanding of the school environment, aligning financial practices with our values of sustainability, responsibility, and transparency.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial records
- Maintain and update the general ledger including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entry, month end and year end accounting.
- Assist in the preparation of BAS, GST, and other statutory returns
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager on financial audits and compliance reviews
- Participate in financial planning and forecasting processes
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and policies
- Assist in financial systems improvement projects as needed
- Support accounts payable and payroll processing as needed, but not as a primary duty.
Skills & Experience
- Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Diploma/Bachelor’s degree or working towards)
- Previous experience in an assistant accountant or bookkeeping role
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB) and Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of Australian accounting standards and financial regulations
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience in a school or educational setting (desirable but not essential)
- Experience of fixed asset register accounting (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- The chance to contribute to an innovative and values-driven environment
How to Apply
If you’re ready to contribute to the well-being and success of our students, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your current resume along with a 1-2 page cover letter telling us why this role is perfect for you, to workwithus@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au by Friday 28 Match 2025
For more information, see Assistant Accountant RD 2025
Samford Valley Steiner School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child safety and wellbeing. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Maintenance and Grounds person
Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) has a vacancy for a Maintenance and Grounds person on a Permanent, Full-time basis, starting late February or early March 2025.
SVSS offers an inspiring and comprehensive Steiner education for more than 560 students from kindergarten through to Year 12 and is situated on a 22-acre campus in Wights Mountain. The maintenance and grounds team help support that vision.
The successful applicant should have demonstrable skills and experience in working with power and hand tools, general building repairs & maintenance, manual labour and general lawn maintenance. They will be comfortable working at heights & in confined spaces. They will be able to communicate effectively, be able to follow instructions and be able to work on their own or as part of a team. Being a school, tasks are often time critical and need to be actioned in the appropriate timeframes so being able to prioritise and time manage are also key to the role. The successful candidate must obtain a paid Blue Card for working in a school environment.
Samford Valley Steiner School is committed to providing safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to blue card screening, police check, reference check and identification verification. Candidates will be required to disclose information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities that include being around children, as well as any injuries or similar which could affect the ability to perform manual labour 5 days a week. Existing skills and tickets are desirable but not essential.
To be considered, applicants must address all selection criteria in the applicant package Maintenance and Groundsperson RD
Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
For further information please contact the Facilities Manager: svssfacilities@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au
Casual Grounds Person
Samford Valley Steiner School (SVSS) is looking for casual staff to assist with our grounds and maintenance work during peak times at the school. This will primarily be during school holidays and around major events and festivals.
- Applicants must have a current paid Blue Card.
- Shifts will be a minimum of 2 hours.
- Experience with power tools, gardening and/or building, is needed and you must be able to work independently.
Work will be mainly outdoors, and successful applicants will need to have a good level of fitness and be capable of lifting and moving equipment and furniture around.
Our intent is to put together a list of people and skills that we can then call upon as demand requires.
Please send CV and a brief Cover Letter stating availability to workwithus@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au or phone 34309600 for further information.
All applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability.
Casual Positions – Teachers required for relief
Samford Valley Steiner School is seeking Expressions of Interest for the following Casual positions:
- Casual Teachers P-12 with an interest in Steiner education (must have current QCT registration and First Aid).
- Casual Teacher Aides P-12 with an interest in Steiner Education (must have Cert III or Cert IV in Education Support, current Blue Card and First Aid)
Please send CV and a brief Cover Letter stating availability and interest in Steiner education to workwithus@samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au or phone 34309600 for further information.