Finance Secretary - Sophia College, PLAINLAND
Brisbane Catholic Education
Plainland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2021
Job overview
Sophia College is a Catholic secondary school located in the Lockyer Valley, approximately 80 kms west of Brisbane. The College opened in January 2021 with 96 Year 7 students and will increase by one year level each year until it reaches Year 12. It has been designed with a focus on “integral ecology”, with the development over time of an eco-science precinct. Its Catholic identity is enriched through a Franciscan spirituality.
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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 Business Manager, you will coordinate financial administration activities and provide support to ensure the school delivers on key reporting deadlines.
Duties
• reconciliation of accounts
• cashier and banking duties
• data entry
• report preparation and other office duties assigned as appropriate
Skills and Experience
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role in a school environment
• Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail
• Be a skilful negotiator who is able to liaise with the school’s clients with empathy
• Highly organised and be able to demonstrate sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and the BCE finance system, AX Dynamics, is desirable
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above should 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 January 2022
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 (25 hours/week) Monday to Friday
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4 - $32.23 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: Denise Faye McGeary
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5411 3400
Contact Email: dmcgeary@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 08-Nov-2021
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