Finance Officer

The successful applicant will:

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
• currently hold or be eligible to hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card; and
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

The successful applicant must have advanced experience in Microsoft Office and BCE finance system AX Dynamics. The role of the Finance Officer is a wide variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the financial operations of the finance department and College Applications are invited for the position of a College Finance Officer to work as part of the team in our busy office. The primary responsibility of the position is, but not limited to, provide effective and efficient tasks associated with the finance office and administration departments within the College. Prior experience working in a school finance department would be highly advantageous. Applicants should have prior 2-3 years’ experience in Accounts Department, great work ethic, fast and accurate data entry skills, clear oral and written communication skills, exceptional customer service skills. The successful applicant will display proven communication and interpersonal skills, show initiative, be able to work as a member of a team. This role also requires the successful applicant to be a skilful negotiator and be able to liaise with the school’s clients with empathy. The applicant will be highly organised and be able to demonstrate sound judgement and discretion and confidentiality at all times

Aquinas College is a Secondary Coeducational Catholic College situated on the Gold Coast with enrolments of over 1100 students.  In living our Vision we are inspired by the academic excellence exemplified by Thomas Aquinas; the mercy and justice witnessed by Catherine McAuley; the faith and courage of Edmund Rice; the proactive service embodied in the life of Caroline Chisholm; and the compassion of Oscar Romero. 

Estimated Start Date:   Commencing May 2019

Position Tenure:   Continuing

Weeks Worked:  School term weeks - plus additional hours/weeks as negotiated

Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):  

Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required:   Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:   Level 4 School Officer

Employment Conditions:   Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019

This position involves working with children.  The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.

Contact Person:   Ms Gail Davis

Contact Telephone Number:   55102888

Contact Email:   gaild@aquinas.qld.edu.au