Finance Officer, McAuley College - BEAUDESERT

Job Reference 23831_22/11/24
Closing date December 8, 2024
Location 30 Oakland Way, Beaudesert QLD, Australia
Status Permanent

About this job

Estimated start date:  January 2025
Position tenure:  Part Time | Permanent
Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 14 hours per week over 2-3 days (flexible)
Salary level, range or hourly rate: $33.17(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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

McAuley College, Beaudesert, is a master-planned 7-12 co-educational secondary College that opened in 2017 in the heart of the Scenic Rim.

The College prioritizes both learning and wellbeing for everyone, embracing the principles of Positive Education and Visible Wellbeing. As an institutional member of PESA Schools, we are proud to embed this approach in all aspects of school life. This aligns well with our desire to deliver a curriculum that is contemporary and innovative, with a Model of Pedagogy that is based on the shared principle that each student is entitled to learn from quality teaching.

Our College motto of BELIEVE-LEARN-SERVE are the foundational values and priorities upon which our College will grow in the Mercy tradition. This is done in a unique caring and supportive environment. Explore our school website to learn more about us.



We are seeking a Finance Officer to assist the Finance Coordinator with a variety of administrative and financial tasks to support the financial operations of the College. Reporting to the Business Manager and under the direction of the Finance Coordinator, you will provide support to ensure the College delivers on key reporting deadlines. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for Accounts Payable and other finance administration duties including:

  • Data entry of purchase orders and invoices
  • Responding to enquiries regarding accounts
  • Reconciliation of accounts
  • Assist in Accounts Receivable when required including banking duties
  • Assist in end of month preparation including reporting for Senior Leadership

The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate:

  • Initiative and attention to detail
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion of College information
  • High degree of organisation and the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines
  • Proficiency in the use of software packages including Microsoft Suite

Qualifications and experience:

  • Knowledge and experience in Accounts Payable is essential.
  • Knowledge and experience with Unimarket and D365 is desirable

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

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.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 

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

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:   Jodie-Lee Muscat
Contact number:   0488 501 661
Contact email:   jodie-lee.muscat@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     08-Dec-2024