Address Estimated start date: April 2024
Position tenure: Fixed-Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 4 months
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 29 hours per week - required to work 8:00am - 3:45pm Monday-Thursday
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $34.86 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About the role - We are seeking a Finance Secretary to assist the School Leadership team with a wide variety of financial tasks to support the financial operations of the school. Under the direction of the Business Manager, you will coordinate financial administration activities and provide support to ensure the school delivers on key reporting deadlines.Duties include:
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Cashier and banking duties
Data entry
Charges on school fees and enquiries.
About you - The successful applicant will:
Demonstrate initiative
Have strong attention to detail
Be a skillful negotiator
Be able to liaise with the school's clients with tact and empathy.
Be highly organised and able to demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion.
Have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and the Brisbane Catholic Education finance system, D365, is desirable.
Ideally, the preferred candidate will have previous experience in an accounts or finance role. Refer to the attached role description for more detailed information.Applicants are required to address these points in the "Letter of Application" section of the on-line application form.
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.
About our school: Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational Secondary College established in the Logan City suburb of Cornubia in 1992. Our College motto is “Live Christ’s Challenge”, following the lived example of Caroline Chisholm and Jesus. Our College’s charism and values have been established on a genuine belief in creating FAMILY – Faith, Ambition, coMmitment, Integrity, Love and mercY. Our aim is to create independent, self-directed and reflective learners who can contribute positively to our ever changing world. Our talented and pastoral teachers are committed to inspiring our students and to providing a truly holistic education. As innovative and creative educators, our teachers play an important part in realising the vision of Chisholm Catholic College. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
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: 07-Apr-2024
