AddressAbout St John's College
St John’s College within the University of Queensland is an Anglican residential college with a strong reputation and history built over 110 years. The College is home to over 300 university students and provides a supportive and stimulating living and learning environment that enables each student to pursue optimum academic achievement whilst encouraging life balance through participation in various community, social, cultural, and sporting experiences.
About the opportunity
The Finance Officer manages the day-to-day financial operations of the College and assists the Business Manager in preparation of accounts for reporting to the College Council.
Specifically, the Finance Officer is responsible for all financial accounting entries, preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and preparation of budget working schedules and the draft budget.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Appropriate qualifications in accounting or similar.
- Good financial acumen.
- Problem solving skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software (Xero) and MS Office programs (Word, Excel).
- Queensland blue card or the ability to obtain one.
The following will be highly regarded:
- Work experience in the education sector, ideally with experience in a residential college.
- Completed at least three years of study towards an undergraduate degree.
Essential requirements
- A commitment to the Vision and Values of St John’s College.
- Commitment to a high level of customer service.
- Flexible and responsive to change.
- Confidentiality, discretion and tact.
- Take pride in producing a high standard of work.
- Thorough, diligent and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our Employment Assistance Program
- Lunches in our dining hall
- Ability to salary package up to certain limits
- Access to onsite gym
- Ability to purchase additional leave.
Please note, this role will require a valid Queensland Blue Card or the ability to acquire one. Candidates must also be willing to undergo a national police check.
For further information, please contact Cathy Schilpzand, Business Manager on 07 3842 6***.
All applications are to be submitted electronically through the Seek Portal by clicking “Apply for this job”.
