Finance Secretary - St Brendan's Primary School, MOOROOKA

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.

Please refer to the attached Role Description for full details of the Finance Officer position. The Finance Officer assists the Principal and School Leadership Team in a wide variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the financial operations of the School. Brisbane Catholic Education requirements and Government legislation means it is necessary to produce accurate financial figures to meet set deadlines. Reporting to and the under the direction of the Principal, the Finance Officer role coordinates the financial administration activities and provides key support to ensure the school delivers on these deadlines through the role’s interaction with staff and members of the school community. The successful applicant will show initiative, be able to work as a member of a team, be a skilful negotiator and be able to liaise with the school’s clients with empathy. They will be highly organised and be able to demonstrate sound judgement and discretion. Experience with the BCE finance system AX Dynamics would be highly desirable, but not essential.

St Brendan’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence for students from Prep to Year Six. St Brendan’s has a rich tradition of providing an inclusive Catholic education for a diverse and unique group of learners.  Our traditions originate from the Josephite charism and the example of St Mary of the Cross whose vision was to provide the best possible education for children. We emulate this passion through our school wide approach to delivering a holistic education for all our students.

St Brendan’s is a community that places Jesus Christ at its centre and strives to espouse Christian values and live as Jesus did.  Our school motto – ‘Live in Faith and Love’ is a constant reminder for the school community of its Catholic, Christian identity and of the lives we are called to lead.

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Estimated Start Date:   Commencing January 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:   15 hours per week over two days - Thursday and Friday (days not negotiable)

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate:   Level 4 of the School Officer's salary scale

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:   Nicole Cole

Contact Telephone Number:   3275 2081

Contact Email:   pmoorooka@bne.catholic.edu.au

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