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Finance Officer - St Kevin's School, GEEBUNG (Readvertised)

Finance Officer - St Kevin's School, GEEBUNG (Readvertised)

Brisbane Catholic Education

Geebung

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 June 2022

Job overview

St Kevin's is a Catholic primary school of 330 students. We are an inclusive and welcoming school community with a comprehensive curriculum. St Kevin's vision and mission emphasises the Gospel values. Our focus on virtues education provides a solid foundation on how the St Kevin's community lives and learns just as Jesus did. Our school strives to teach and nurture our students to reach their full potential, develop Christian faith and acquire social confidence and responsibility. In our school, we value our partnerships with families and the local community. It is a thriving community where lasting friendships are established.

We are seeking a Finance Secretary to assist the School Leadership Team with a wide variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the financial operations of the school. Under the direction of the Principal, you will coordinate financial administration activities and provide support to ensure the school delivers on key reporting deadlines.

Duties include:
  • reconciliation of accounts,
  • cashier and banking duties,
  • data entry and report preparation,
  • budgeting and auditing requirements and
  • other office duties assigned as appropriate.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in an accounts or finance role. You will demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and be a skilful negotiator who is able to liaise with the school’s clients with empathy.

Additionally, you will be highly organised and be able to demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion. Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and the BCE finance system, Dynamics 365, is desirable. A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.


To be successful in this role you will:

  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; 
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • provide evidence of full COVID vaccinated as directed by the Qld Chief Health Officer


Estimated start date: 
Commencing June 2022 (as soon as possible)

Position tenure:  Continuing

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 30 hours per week - required to work Monday to Friday of each week (44 weeks per year)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 Step 1 : $34.37 per hour

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Contact:   Belinda Kingston

Contact number:   +44732656511

Contact email:   bkingston@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     12-Jun-2022

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

About Archdiocese of Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.

Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.​​​​​​

Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Work in one of our BCE schools

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.  

Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.

Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.

We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network​ of schools:

  • ​Teaching
  • Senior and Middle Leadership
  • Specialist positions
  • Non teaching support roles
  • Graduate teaching


With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools. 

Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education.  Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities. 

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