Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) – Marymount College, BURLEIGH WATERS

Job Reference 23851_25/11/24
Closing date December 9, 2024
Location 261-283 Burleigh Connection Rd, Burleigh Waters Queensland, Australia 4220
Status Permanent

About this job


Estimated start date: 
Commencing Jan 2025

Position tenure:  Part-time | Permanent

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm (30.4 hours per week)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $35.90 p/hr plus Super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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


Marymount College is an exceptional coeducational secondary College with a strong faculty culture, a commitment to adolescent learners and to life-giving learning for all.
The College serves the southern Gold Coast, just 3kms from Burleigh Waters, and has an enrolment of 1410 students in 2023, a solid reputation for holistic Catholic education and a proud record, academically, in the arts and in sport.
We embrace the person and vision of Jesus, and the example of Mary and St Francis, as we encourage all to respond to the creative presence of God in the spiritual, pastoral and social dimensions of their life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.



We are seeking a Finance Officer to assist the Business Manager with a wide variety of financial and administrative tasks to support the financial operations of the school.

Under the direction of the Business Manager, you will assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable activities to provide support to ensure the school delivers on key reporting deadlines.

Duties include (but not limited to):

  • receipt of payments
  • debt collection
  • data entry
  • purchasing
  • payments to creditors
  • office duties


Ideally, you will have:

  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • previous experience in an accounts or finance role
  • you will demonstrate initiative and attention to detail 
  • be a skilful negotiator who is able to liaise with the school's clients with empathy
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products and D365 is desirable 

Applicants are required to address these points by uploading a cover letter with their resume (upload as one file).


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Trevena MacLeod

Contact number:   07 5586 1000

Contact email:   tmacleod@marymount.qld.edu.au

Closing date:     09-Dec-2024