Finance Officer - Marist College

Position: Finance Officer
Commencement Date: April 2024 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Employment Status: Term-time contract until 6 December 2024
Hours per week: 30
Hourly Rate: $34.89 - $35.98
Applications Close: 1 April 2024About usMarist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years 7 - 12 with an enrolment of over 600 students.As part of our leadership team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.Your RoleMarist College are seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Finance Officer. This is a term-time contract, commencing in April 2024, or as negotiated with the successful applicant until 6 December 2024.The Finance Officer will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the financial management and administration of the college.Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and work collaboratively with others to meet timelines
• Ability to flex with changing priorities, whilst maintaining a positive solution-focused outlook
• High level of initiative and process thinking to ensure continuous improvement of processes
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to produce a range of documents
• A commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school

For more information, please review the .About youThe successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent people skills, the ability to work as a part of a team, and a willingness to support students, staff, and parents of the school. Previous experience in a busy school office environment and financial experience would be an advantage. Previous experience with TASS or similar finance systems and excellent Microsoft Excel skills would be highly regarded.We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 4
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Connie Iddles, Business Manager, Marist College, Emerald on 07 4994 9100.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Monday, 1 April 2024.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifference