Finance, Facilities And Administration Officer

Estimated start date: Commencing May 2024, by negotiation

Position tenure: Continuing

Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 6 - $79,760 - $97,110 per annum + Super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

About our school: St Ann’s School, Redbank Plains, is a Brisbane Catholic Education Primary School opened in January 2020. The school is located 35 minutes southwest of the Brisbane CBD between Ipswich and Springfield Lakes. Commencing in 2020 with approximately 100 students from Prep to Year 3, it is anticipated the school will grow to over 500 students by 2025, with Prep to Year 6.

St Ann's School, Redbank Plains, is nestled next to the Cashmere Road Reserve which provides an ideal educational setting. As a multiculturally diverse school our values of Faith, Love, Hope and Courage permeate throughout our supportive school community. We highly value team-orientated staff members who embrace our school vision; "We are a Christ centred community, called to be who we are dreamed to be, contributing to a more just and caring world." Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the role - The role holder’s performance is measured against organisational, team and individual key performance indicators (KPIs). In addition, the role’s success is measured by the following key result areas:

• End to end maintenance of all school financials, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation of bank accounts, end of month and end of year.
• Strategic management of the school financial resources.
• Reconciliation of accounts and corporate credit cards.
• Manage the billing and collection of school fees.
• Cashier and banking duties.
• Data entry.
• Annual budget & report preparation.
• Liaise and issue contracts to various providers.
• Coordination of property and building maintenance activities.
• General asset management.
• Staffing recruitment administration.
• Procurement.
• General administration functions

About you - To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:

• A commitment to the safeguarding of children and promote a culture where student protection is the responsibility of everyone.
• A commitment to and understanding of the purpose and mission of the Catholic Church and Catholic schools.
• A commitment to uphold the expected standards of behaviour set out in BCE’s Code of Conduct, including our organisational values and all relevant policies and procedures.
• Initiative and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator dealing with various stakeholders.
• Highly organised.
• Sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with BCE finance system, Microsoft Dynamics D365 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma/Diploma level or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• First Aide Certificate is desirable.

Experience

• Previous experience in administration management, accounting or similar would be highly regarded.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Closing date: 06 May 2024