Finance Officer

Position: Finance Officer
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent (21 hours per week)
Salary Range: $34.89-$35.98 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 13 May 2024 unless filled prior

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. The college has vibrant, modern and innovative facilities that create inspired learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their class.

About the role

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is seeking an experienced and dedicated Finance Officer to commence as soon as practicable. This is a term time, permanent position completing 21 hours per week.

About You

Experience

• Relevant financial administration experience including GST and preparation of BAS
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out financial accounting capabilities
• Relevant administration experience including the use of financial software programs.
  

Skills

• 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.
  

Attributes

• 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 hourly rate
• 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 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 3.00pm Monday, 13 May 2024 unless filled prior.

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