Finance Secretary - Good Shepherd School, SPRINGFIELD LAKES
Brisbane Catholic Education
Springfield Lakes
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2021
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2021
Job overview
Good Shepherd Catholic School Springfield Lakes opened in 2013 with Prep to Year 3. Our enrolments are increasing each year, well over half way to our capacity of 800 students. Our twenty-first century students need to learn in contemporary, collaborative ways that allow them to adapt, apply and transfer new skills and knowledge, show respect towards others, embrace technological and social change and equip themselves with skills that will allow them to be lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world.
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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
• administration of and collection of school fees
• reconciliation of accounts
• cashier and banking duties
• data entry
• report preparation
• other office duties assigned as appropriate
Skills and Experience
• previous experience in an accounts or a finance role
• demonstrated initiative and attention to detail
• skillful negotiator who is able to liaise with the school’s clients with empathy
• highly organised
• demonstrated sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and the BCE finance system, AX Dynamics/D365, is desirable.
The position is required to work school term weeks plus an additional 3 weeks at the end and beginning of the school year.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, is to be attached to your Resumé.
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; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing November 2021
Position Tenure: Continuing
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 5 days/week (30 hours/week) Monday to Friday
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 5 - $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 Person: Judith Anne Seery
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3437 5000
Contact Email: pspringfieldlakes@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 25-Oct-2021
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