AddressEstimated start date: July 2024
Position tenure: Fixed-Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 12 months
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 18 hours per week over 3 days
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $33.17 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our school: Mt Maria College, North Brisbane’s first Catholic Co-Educational College, was established in 1978. As a member of Marist Schools Australia, our educational philosophy is based on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Order. The College has developed significantly in recent years having expanded its facilities to provide excellent education opportunities for Year 7-12 students. Currently, 1020 students are part of our Mt Maria family with a high demand for future enrolments. The College provides the opportunities for all its students to develop to their full potential, ready to be positive and justice centered contributors to society. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role - We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will assist our Finance team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and maintaining strong relationships with families and staff.
Key Responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- Assist with the Accounts Payable & Receivable function, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Setting up family accounts and checking student enrolment information
- Maintain strong relationships with families and internal stakeholders
About you - Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in accounting and administrative environment
- Demonstrated ability to self-manage and work within a minimum of supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills and proven conflict resolution skills sufficient to handle difficult situations
- Ability to liaise with students, parents and fellow staff members
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to working in a team environment and multi-skilling
- Knowledge of Accounts payable operations desirable
If you have a happy disposition, the required skills and experience, please submit your application today.
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: 27 May 2024
