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Finance Secretary - Stella Maris, MAROOCHYDORE

Finance Secretary - Stella Maris, MAROOCHYDORE

Brisbane Catholic Education

Maroochydore

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2022
Apply by:
28 October 2021

Job overview

Stella Maris is a primary school of 800 students, located in a rainforest setting at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Staff members are committed to having our students achieve to their individual and collective potential through curriculum which is differentiated and learning and teaching which is collaborative, contemporary and high quality. We offer a wide range of co-curricular activities, including singing and choirs, dance, instrumental music, speech and drama, art, chess and sport as well as many cultural groups and events.  The Stella Maris School community is inclusive and welcoming and seeks to live the Gospel message through commitment to the person of Jesus Christ.

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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 include reconciliation of accounts, cashier and banking duties, data entry, debt and fee collection, report preparation 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, AX Dynamics, 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; 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: 22.5 Hours per week - required to work Wednesday to Friday of each week. (Up to three weeks during school holidays, usually at the beginning and end of the school year).

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:
  Peter Pashen

Contact Telephone Number:   5409 8900

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

Closing Date:     28-Oct-2021

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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. 

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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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