Finance Officer - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Job No:
CER****
Location:
Mackay
Employment Status:
Term-time
Closing Date:
28 Sep **** AEST
Position:
Finance Officer
Commencement Date:
As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status:
Term-time continuing
Hours per week:
32 hpw
Hourly Rate:
School Officer Level 4, hourly rate $***** - $***** (dependent on experience)
Applications Close:
Monday, 28 September ****
About us
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Mackay
is a co-educational P-6 primary school with a total current enrolment of 340 children.
St Joseph's is also enriched by the contribution of our students who can claim cultural links to our Indigenous, Torres Strait and Islander communities here in Mackay.
All students and their families are welcome at St Joseph's and we view cultural diversity as an asset for our community.
St Joseph's offers a Catholic education for all children.
Participation in all curriculum areas including religious education, sport and cultural events are encouraged.
There are numerous opportunities for both children and their parents to be fully involved with the school.
Your Role
Our school is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of
Finance Officer
.
This is a term-time continuing position for 32 hpw commencing as soon as possible (as negotiated with the successful applicant).
The Finance Officer will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the financial management and administration of the school.
Duties performed include, but are not limited to:
Practising confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the role
Providing administrative support to senior management of the school where discretion and judgement are required, including: initiating and handling correspondence (which may include confidential correspondence); monitoring telephone calls; and establishing and/or maintaining working filing systems
Within a variety of routines,



methods and procedures providing significant assistance in the preparation and analysis of; financial information to trial balance; budgets; profit and loss reports; balance sheet reports; trading activity reports; cash management analysis; purchasing control procedures, prepare monthly summaries of debtors and creditors ledger transactions and reconciliations (NOTE an employee is not required to perform all duties listed to satisfy this skill descriptor)
Applying knowledge of advanced functions of computer software packages and managing data
Training staff classified at lower levels by means of personal instruction and demonstration
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:
understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
strong communication and interpersonal skills
the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role 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, hourly rate $***** - $***** (dependent on experience)
Superannuation contribution of *****%
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
Access to Fitness Passport




Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Contemporary facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act **** (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.
Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
Further information
For a confidential conversation please contact Deb Mallet, Principal, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Mackay on ************.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Monday, 28 September ****.
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.
Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton, is a large, dynamic and growing organisation with a currentenrolment of approximately 18,220 students and a staff of approximately 3,400 in Kindergartens, EarlyLearning Centres, Outside School Hours Care Services, 31 Catholic Primary Schools and 8 Catholic Secondary Colleges.
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton serves communities from Bundaberg in the south to Mackayin the north and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional andcareer development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability.
We celebrate diversityin our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to theworkplace.
Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasisoncaring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of theirlives.
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