Finance Secretary

Position: Finance Secretary
Commencing Date: 15 April 2024 (or soon after)
Tenure: Permanent, Term-Time
Per Hourly Range: $34.89 - $35.98 per hourly pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 8 April 2024 unless filled prior

Marian Catholic School, Currajong is a family-centred school and welcomes parental involvement and engagement. The school’s culture is welcoming, inclusive and loving, with each child nurtured to develop to their fullest potential. Marian Catholic School enjoys a strong reputation in the Townsville community and challenges students to live out our motto, “To strive for love and peace.”

About the role

Marian Catholic School, Currajong is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team. This position is a Term Time (46 weeks), 38 hours per week, Permanent role commencing 15 April 2024 (or soon after).

The permanent, term time (46 weeks) position consists of 38 hours per week during the school term plus an additional week during each school holiday (April, June/July, September) and 3 weeks during the December/January (total of 46 weeks per calendar year). 

The role of Finance Secretary is responsible for providing high level financial and administrative support, self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability. The Finance Secretary will be required to liaise with visitors, parents, staff and students to the school. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression. As the initial point of contact for many key stakeholders, the Finance Secretary will deliver high quality customer service.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in general financial accounting capabilities including month end activities
• Relevant financial administration experience including GST treatment in a school environment
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
• Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs.
• Advanced knowledge of finance and administrative activities and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
• Be familiar with the school policies
• Knowledge of GST as it applies to schools
• Knowledge of bad debt/accounts receivable management
• Highly developed computer literacy with the ability to operate a variety of platforms.
• Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
• High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
• Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.

Please see the Position Description for more information.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Firm lifelong teacher networks
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives.

How to apply

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)  

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 8 April 2024 unless filled prior.

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