School Financial Officer

Location: St Edwards the Confessor School, Daisy Hill

Estimated start date: Commencing January 2024

Position tenure: Continuing

Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): PERM - 38hr p/w

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hrs per work , 5 days per week. (This could be negotiated)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Financial Secretary Level 5 - $35.75 p/h + Super

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement St Edwards School caters for primary students with an approximate enrolment of 540 students. Our motto is Love, Growth & Peace. At St Edwards we seek to provide an environment where children are able to live and grow in faith, life and learning. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

We are seeking a Finance Officer with a demonstrated working knowledge of School Financial accounting, fee management, and has a friendly welcoming, caring and compassionate disposition.

Duties

• Maintain all School Financials including accounts payable, accounts receivable, supervision of petty cash, EFTPOS operation and balancing, floats for school functions, reconciliation of bank accounts, prepare monthly BAS return, undertake End of Month and End of Year Rollovers.
• Prepare reports for the Principal
• Support the school administration team and assist with general office operations

Capabilities

• Skillful negotiator and ability to liaise with the school community with empathy and respect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Experience
Previous experience in finance, accounting or similar will 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: 21-Jan-2024